Timer Keyboard Shortcuts for Faster Control
Control your timers without reaching for the mouse.
Why Use Keyboard Shortcuts?
When you're in the middle of a workout, cooking, or focused work session, reaching for your mouse breaks your flow. Keyboard shortcuts let you control timers instantly, keeping your hands where they need to be.
All FreeTimer.app tools support the same consistent shortcuts, so once you learn them, they work everywhere.
Universal Shortcuts
These shortcuts work on all timers and stopwatches:
Toggle timer on/off
Reset timer to beginning
Toggle fullscreen mode
Toggle sound on/off
Stopwatch Shortcuts
Additional shortcuts for stopwatch features:
Record a lap time
Clear all recorded laps
Pomodoro Timer Shortcuts
Quick controls for Pomodoro sessions:
Skip to next work/break period
Extend current session
Chess Clock Shortcuts
For switching between players:
End turn, start opponent's clock
Pause both clocks
Quick Reference Card
| Key | Action | Works On |
|---|---|---|
| Space | Start/Pause | All timers |
| R | Reset | All timers |
| F | Fullscreen | All timers |
| M | Mute | All timers |
| L | Lap | Stopwatch |
| S | Skip | Pomodoro, Interval |
| P | Pause both | Chess Clock |
Pro Tips
- Shortcuts work even when the timer is in fullscreen mode
- If shortcuts aren't working, click on the timer area to give it focus
- Combine with browser shortcuts: Ctrl+D to bookmark, F11 for browser fullscreen
- On mobile, tap the timer display for quick pause/resume
Try the Shortcuts
Open any timer and practice: Space to start, R to reset, F for fullscreen.
Open Stopwatch