# Input Controls and Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts and input methods.

## Short Summary

This page describes keyboard shortcuts and input methods available in the application.

## Mouse Input

### General

- Drag and drop: Load images, videos, or 3D models by dragging files onto the viewport.
- Click: Select palettes, adjust sliders, and interact with UI elements.

### 3D Navigation

- Left-click + Drag: Orbit camera around the scene.
- Right-click + Drag: Pan the camera.
- Ctrl + Mouse Scroll: Zoom in and out.

## Keyboard Shortcuts

### File Operations

- Ctrl + O: Open file browser to load content.
- Ctrl + E: Open export panel.

### View Controls

- Space: Toggle play/pause (for video or 3D animations).
- Home: Reset camera to default position (3D mode).
- C: Toggle Compare mode (Before/After/Split).

### Workspace

- Ctrl + Plus/Minus: Zoom in/out (2D and video modes).
- Ctrl + 0: Reset zoom to 100%.

### Settings

- Ctrl + R: Reset current settings to defaults.

## Customizing Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are currently fixed. Future versions may support customization.

## Tips

- Use keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow, especially when comparing multiple settings.
- Drag-and-drop is the fastest way to load new content.
- In 3D mode, use camera presets for consistent viewing angles.

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See [controller](/content/docs/controller/index.html) for detailed 3D navigation controls.