Shortcut Keys
Shortcut keys let you carry out common functions from the keyboard. This page lists the default shortcut keys for the Study Desktop, for navigation, and for the Dictation Module.
You can use the default shortcut keys as they are, or change them and assign your own. For instructions, see Programmable Shortcut Keys.
Study Desktop Shortcuts
| Function | Default Shortcut Key(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Add Text Annotation | B | Add Text Annotation Annotation text box should be filled before placing annotations. Inside the text box, input should not activate any other shortcut operation. |
| Advance Study Status | Ctrl+F5 | Finish reviewing the study |
| Angle | A | Enables the Measure Angle Tool |
| Auto Window | F5 | Adjust window and leveling automatically |
| CAD Results Toggle | K | Show/Hide CAD Results |
| Calibrate Image | Shift+F1 | Calibrate image |
| Cine Play | Shift+Ctrl+Y | Cine Loop Forward/Increase Speed |
| Cine Reverse | Shift+Ctrl+U | Cine Loop Reverse/Decrease Speed |
| Cine Stop | Shift+Ctrl+F | Cine Loop Stop |
| Cine Tool | C | Start Cine Action |
| Compare Study | Shift+Ctrl+M | Enter Compare Mode |
| Copy Image to Clipboard | Ctrl+C | Copy Image to Windows Clipboard |
| Cross Hair Tool | J | Enables the Cross Hair Tool |
| Custom URL Action | Ctrl+Alt+F12 | Custom URL Action |
| Deselect All Images | Ctrl+Alt+Z | Deselect All Images |
| Deselect Study Images | Ctrl+Alt+D | Deselect Study Images |
| Deselect Viewport Image | Ctrl+Alt+E | Deselect all images in the active viewport |
| Dictation Module | Shift+Ctrl+A | Launch Dictation Module |
| Distance | D | Enables the Measure Distance Tool |
| Document Viewer | R | Launch Document Viewer |
| Drag Tool | V | Drag Tool |
| Draw Marker/Mark POI | M | Draw Marker/ Mark a Point of Interest |
| Ellipse ROI | E | Draw an elliptical region of interest |
| Fit Width | Ctrl+Alt+H | Zoom out to view the entire image width |
| Fit Window | Ctrl+Alt+F | Zoom out to view the entire image |
| Free Hand ROI | F | Freehand ROI |
| Hidden Buttons | Ctrl+F11 | Toggle Hidden Buttons |
| Information Overlays Show/Hide | I | Toggles the display of Overlays |
| Invert Image | Shift+Ctrl+I | Invert Image |
| Key Object Repository | Ctrl+K | Key Object Repository |
| Link / Unlink | L / U | Link series / Unlinks series |
| Magnification Glass | Ctrl+Alt+G | Image magnification glass tool On/Off |
| Magnification Marker | Ctrl+Alt+M | Image magnification marker tool On/Off |
| Maximize/Restore Image | X | Maximize/Restore Image Study should be opened in a viewing protocol that does not maximize images automatically. |
| Mirror Image Horizontally | Shift+Ctrl+H | Mirror image horizontally |
| New Patient | F2 | Register New Patient |
| Next Window Level Preset | End | Next Window Level Preset |
| Overlay (Localizer Lines) | O | Toggles on Overlay (also known as Localizer lines) |
| Patient Explorer Show/Hide | Ctrl+E | Patient Explorer Show/Hide |
| Pixel Size | Ctrl+Alt+P | Display in 1:1 magnification ratio |
| Previous Window Level Preset | Home | Previous Window Level Preset |
| Print to Windows Printer | P | Print images to a Windows printer |
| Probe Tool | G | Probe the image |
| ROI Zoom Tool | Shift+F7 | Zoom in ROI of an image |
| Rect ROI | Shift+Ctrl+R | Rect ROI |
| Redo Image Action | Ctrl+Y | Redo image operation |
| Reset Image | Esc | Resets all image operations Only manipulated images operations (e.g. panned, zoomed out, etc.) are reset. |
| Report Display | R | Opens document viewer |
| Rotate Image | Shift+Ctrl+O | Rotate Image |
| Save Presentation States | Ctrl+S | Save Presentation States |
| Scout options | O | Scout options |
| Scroll | S | Enables the Scroll Tool |
| Search | F3 | Open Search |
| Select All Images | Ctrl+Alt+A | Select All Images |
| Select Study Images | Ctrl+Alt+S | Select Study Images |
| Select Viewport Images | V | Select all images in the active viewport |
| Sharpness Tool | Ctrl+F3 | Apply sharpness enhancement to the image |
| Show Current Selection | Ctrl+Alt+C | Brings the focus to Document Viewer and shows current selection in the report editor |
| Switch Monitor Profiles | Ctrl+M | Switch to another monitor profile |
| Toolbar Show/Hide | F11 | Hide/Show Toolbar |
| Toolbar and Information Overlays Show/Hide | Ctrl+Alt+F11 | Hide/Show Toolbars and Overlays |
| Translate / Pan | T | Enables the Pan Tool |
| True Size | Ctrl+Alt+T | View true size |
| Undo Image Action | Ctrl+Z | Undo Image Operation |
| Unsharp Mask Tool | Ctrl+F12 | Apply unsharp mask enhancement to the image |
| Window & Level Tool | W | Enables the Window and Level Tool |
| Zoom Tool | Z | Enables the Zoom Tool |
| Zoom and Windows Level Tool | N | Zoom in or out out of an image and/or change Window Level |
Navigation Shortcuts
| Function | Default Shortcut Key(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Close Study | Shift+Ctrl+F5 | Close the study |
| Exit PowerReader | Alt+F4 | Exits PowerReader |
| First Viewing Protocol | Shift+Ctrl+S | Reset Hanging Protocol and Images |
| File | Alt+F | Opens the File menu |
| Finish Reviewing Study | Ctrl+F5 | Finish reviewing the study (same as the Check Mark button) |
| First Image of Frameset | Shift+Home | First Image of the Frameset |
| Go to Next Variable | Ctrl+Alt+; | Navigate to Next Variable Macro in Report |
| Go to Previous Variable | Ctrl+Alt+J | Navigate to Previous Variable Macro in Report |
| Help | F1 or H | View the Help manual |
| Last Image of Frameset | Shift+End | Last Image of the frameset |
| New Patient | F2 | Register New Patient |
| Next Frame | Right Arrow / Down Arrow | Next Image |
| Next Frameset | PgDn | Next Frameset |
| Next Prior Study | Y | Change Relevant Prior |
| Next Viewing Protocol | Ctrl+Alt+N | Next Viewing Protocol |
| Open Worklist | F4 | Opens the Worklist viewer |
| Open Worklist Right-Click Menu | Shift+F10 | Opens the Worklist Right-Click menu |
| Previous Frame | Left Arrow / Up Arrow | Previous Image |
| Previous Frameset | PgUp | Previous frameset |
| Previous Viewing Protocol | Ctrl+Alt+B | Previous Viewing Protocol |
| Switch Focus to PowerReader | Ctrl+Alt+F9 | Switch Focus to PowerReader while using Dragon |
| Switch Focus to Word Report | Alt+F9 | Switch Focus to Word while using PowerReader |
| Switch Monitor Profiles | Ctrl+M | Switch to another monitor profile |
| Search | F3 | Open Search |
Dictation Module Shortcuts
The Dictation Module can be controlled from the keyboard. The shortcuts work when the Dictation Module window is active. While a dictation session is open, they also work from the PowerReader window, so you do not need to click back onto the Dictation Module while you read images.
The dictation controls on Philips SpeechMike and PowerMic devices, and on foot pedals, are not affected by these shortcuts or by changes to them. They work directly with the Dictation Module.
| Function | Dictation Module window active | PowerReader window active | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Ctrl+Shift+D | Ctrl+Shift+D | Starts recording. Press again to pause, and again to resume. |
| Play | Ctrl+Shift+Y | Ctrl+Shift+J | Plays the dictation. |
| Stop | Ctrl+Shift+F | Ctrl+Shift+T | Stops playback or recording. |
| Rewind | Ctrl+Shift+U | Ctrl+Shift+W | Moves the dictation backward while the keys are held. |
| Fast Forward | Ctrl+Shift+G | Ctrl+Shift+G | Moves the dictation forward while the keys are held. |
Using the shortcuts from the PowerReader window
- The PowerReader window shortcuts work only while a dictation session is open. They do not work when another application, such as Microsoft Word, is active.
- Play, Stop and Rewind use different keys in the PowerReader window because Ctrl+Shift+Y, Ctrl+Shift+F, and Ctrl+Shift+U are already used for Cine in the viewer. The Cine shortcuts are not affected.
Recording with the keyboard
- Ctrl+Shift+D works like the Record button on a dictation device. It records in your current record mode (Overwrite or Insert) and does not show the Overwrite, Insert, or Cancel prompt.
- If a dictation is playing, Ctrl+Shift+D pauses playback and starts or resumes recording.
- If the study requires an amendment, the amendment confirmation prompt is still shown.
- If Hold Record to Dictate is turned on, hold the keys to record and release them to pause.
- If you click another window while holding the keys, recording, rewind, and fast forward continue. They stop when you release the keys.
- If the study is read-only or above the Prevent Modification study status, the Record button is disabled and the shortcut does nothing.
Changing the shortcuts
- Click Settings > User Options.
- Select the Shortcuts tab.
- Select Dictation Record, Dictation Play, Dictation Stop, Dictation Rewind or Dictation Fast Forward.
- Place the cursor in the Press any key combination field and press the new combination. Click Assign.
- Click Apply, then OK.
These changes apply to the shortcuts used from the PowerReader window. If one of the default combinations was already assigned to another function, that assignment is kept, and the dictation action has no shortcut until you assign one. For more detail, see Programmable Shortcut Keys.
The hint on each Dictation Module button shows the shortcut currently assigned to that action, including any you have changed. If the PowerReader window shortcuts are turned off, the hints show the Dictation Module's own shortcuts instead.
For administrators
The Dictation Hotkey Relay Enabled setting controls the PowerReader window shortcuts. It is turned on by default.
To turn it off:
- Open System Configuration > Dictation > Shortcuts .
- Clear Dictation Hotkey Relay Enabled.
- Restart PowerReader.
When the setting is turned off, the dictation shortcuts work only in the Dictation Module window. The button hints then show the Dictation Module's own keys.