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Almost every available function in Ardour can be executed via a key binding or OSC command. There are many more functions available than there are keys on even the largest current computer keyboards, so only a subset of them are bound to keys by default.
Existing key bindings in menus are listed on the right side of the menu items.
To create a custom key binding for a menu item quickly, navigate to the relevant (sub-) menu, hover over the item with the mouse and press the desired combination of modifiers and key.
Ardour will silently re-assign the binding if you use a key combination that is already in use, possibly removing a standard keyboard shortcut without warning you. That might lead to confusion when you ask other users for help, and they explain something in terms of a standard key binding, which will then have a completely different effect on your system.
For a complete overview of all existing keyboard bindings, go to Window > Key Bindings. This widget will let you view and edit even those functions that are not available in the menu, and even remove key bindings altogether.