# Getting Started

From Audacity Development Manual

Welcome to the "Getting Started" quick help guide for Audacity.

Get back here any time by clicking Help > Quick Help in the Audacity application.

  Learn how to:
  - import and play an existing audio file
  - record your voice, guitar, standard turntable or tape deck
  - record with a USB device (USB turntable, USB tape deck or USB audio interface)
  - Select audio to work on
  - edit sounds, including applying effects
  - save or open an Audacity project
  - export to an MP3 or other audio file
  - burn to a CD

See also the Audacity Tour Guide for a quick tour of selected features of Audacity.

- For a detailed reference guide to all the Audacity menus and controls, click here or Help > Manual in the Audacity application.
- If you need to download the current Manual, click here.
- Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for answers to many everyday issues.

## Links

> Audacity Tour Guide