When you are working with RecordPad open in the foreground, you can control recording using the Standard Recording Buttons.

You can also assign hot-keys that can be used to control recording while you are working in other application with RecordPad in the background. To do this, use the Hot-Keys tab of Options. Click Add, press the key that you want to use (including Alt or Ctrl if required) then select the command.

To change an existing hot key, select the hot key and click "Change...".

To delete an existing hot key, select the hot key and click "Delete...".

Note: Hot key assignments override the standard key assignments.