Shortcut menus, Using the computer keyboard – Apple Logic Pro 9 User Manual

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If you want to select an item that is outside the visible section of the menu, move the
mouse over the arrow at the top or bottom edge of the menu. The menu will scroll.

Shortcut Menus

Shortcut menus (also called contextual menus) are accessed by Control-clicking or
right-clicking in different areas of various Logic Pro windows. These offer a number of
selection, editing, and other area-specific commands, providing quick access to commonly
used functions.

Note: Right-click functionality is dependent on the Right Mouse Button: Opens Shortcut
Menu option being chosen in the Logic Pro > Preferences > General > Editing pane.

Using the Computer Keyboard

You can access most Logic Pro functions with key commands. Whenever this
documentation mentions a key command, this refers to a function or option that can be
accessed with a computer keyboard keystroke (or keystroke combination, such as pressing
both the Control and W keys on your keyboard).

Use of key commands, rather than the mouse, can greatly accelerate your Logic Pro
workflow. Throughout this documentation, you will encounter a number of practical
usage examples, often in step form, that include the default key commands for particular
functions.

It is recommended that you follow the steps outlined in the documentation, and make
use of these default key commands while familiarizing yourself with Logic Pro. Not only
will this help you to remember them, but will also aid you in developing good (and faster)
working practices from the outset.

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Overview of the Logic Pro Interface

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