Master these keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow. Shortcuts are shown for macOS; on Windows and Linux, substitute Ctrl for Cmd and Alt for Option.
Essential Shortcuts
These are the shortcuts you'll use most often:
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select tool | V |
| Rectangle tool | R |
| Circle tool | C |
| Text tool | T |
| Undo | Cmd + Z |
| Redo | Cmd + Shift + Z |
| Copy | Cmd + C |
| Paste | Cmd + V |
| Duplicate | Cmd + D |
| Delete | Backspace / Delete |
Canvas Navigation
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan canvas | Space + Drag |
| Zoom in | Cmd + = |
| Zoom out | Cmd + - |
| Zoom to 100% | Cmd + 0 |
| Zoom to fit all | Cmd + 1 |
| Zoom to selection | Cmd + 2 |
Selection
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select all | Cmd + A |
| Deselect all | Escape |
| Add to selection | Shift + Click |
| Select behind | Cmd + Click |
Transform
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move by 1px | Arrow keys |
| Move by 10px | Shift + Arrow keys |
| Constrain proportions | Shift + Drag |
| Resize from center | Option + Drag |
| Rotate by 15 degrees | Shift + Rotate |
Layers
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group | Cmd + G |
| Ungroup | Cmd + Shift + G |
| Bring to front | Cmd + ] |
| Send to back | Cmd + [ |
| Lock/Unlock | Cmd + Shift + L |
| Hide/Show | Cmd + Shift + H |
Pro Tip
Hold Space while using any tool to temporarily switch to the pan tool. Release Space to return to your previous tool.
Complete Shortcuts Reference
For a comprehensive list of all keyboard shortcuts including Draw Mode, printing options, and platform-specific keys:
View Full Shortcuts Reference