# Keyboard Shortcuts

> Control the teleprompter without leaving the reading area. These are the default shortcuts — every one of them can be customized from the keyboard panel.

| Action | Default key |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Space |
| Scroll forward | ArrowRight |
| Scroll backward | ArrowLeft |
| Increase speed | + |
| Decrease speed | - |
| Increase font size | q |
| Decrease font size | a |
| Toggle mirror | z |
| Toggle vertical flip | x |

## Customize your shortcuts

Open the keyboard panel in the teleprompter controls to remap each action. Your shortcuts are saved automatically in your browser.

## Gamepad controls

Connect any USB or Bluetooth gamepad before opening the teleprompter page. No configuration needed.

- Left stick (up/down): increase/decrease scroll speed
- Left stick (left/right): decrease/increase font size
- Buttons: map any button to any action

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Open the free teleprompter: https://www.nanoprompter.com/editor/

Canonical page: https://www.nanoprompter.com/keyboard-shortcuts/