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Library keyboard shortcuts

The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that are available in the Library feature.

To do this Use this keyboard shortcut
Search for items in your library that include the text in the Search box ALT+S
Display or hide album information ALT+I
Show or hide the List pane ALT, O, and then S
Enable the option to add items to the List pane by double-clicking them ALT, O, and then A
Enable the option to play all items in a playlist by double-clicking any item in the playlist ALT, O, and then P
Enable the option to play only the selected item in a playlist by double-clicking the item in the playlist ALT, O, and then I
Highlight items in the Details pane that contain media information for the selected sort order ALT, O, and then G
Choose the columns displayed in your library ALT, O, and then C
Display a list of items to play in the List pane ALT+L, and then W
Display a list of items to burn to CD in the List pane ALT+L, and then B
Display a list of items to synchronize to a portable device in the List pane ALT+L, and then S
Remove all items from the List pane ALT+L, and then C
Play items in the Now Playing list repeatedly ALT+L, and then R
Play items in the Now Playing list in a random order ALT+L, and then P
Shuffle items in the List Pane ALT+L, and then H
Sort items in the list by name, artist, album, rating, or file name ALT+L, and then S. Then use the arrow keys to select the information to sort by.
Edit items in the List pane by using the Edit Playlist dialog box ALT+L, and then U
Create a new playlist or a new auto playlist in the List pane ALT+L, and then N. Then use the arrow keys to select either a new playlist or new auto playlist.
Display the items in a playlist from your library in the List pane ALT+L, and then E. Then use the arrow keys to select a playlist or open the Add to Playlist dialog box. Use the Edit by Using Playlist Editor command (ALT+L, and then U) to edit the playlist.
Save a playlist that you changed. ALT+L, and then A
Save a new playlist that you created to your library ALT+L, and then A

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