Using keyboard shortcuts in Studio is a fast and efficient way to move around the platform. They help you complete tasks and use features easily, ultimately saving time and boosting productivity.
The menu of all keyboard shortcuts can be found on the screen in the bottom-right corner of the design canvas. Alternatively, use the F1 key to open the menu
Note
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Edit Design
| Description | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Undo action | Cmd + Z | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo last undone action | Shift + Cmd + Z | Shift + Ctrl + Z |
| Save design | Cmd + S | Ctrl + S |
Zoom
| Description | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Enable hand tool temporarily on canvas | Spacebar | Spacebar |
| Zoom in | Cmd + + | Ctrl + + |
| Zoom out | Cmd + - | Ctrl + - |
| Zoom in to 100% | Cmd + 0 | Ctrl + 0 |
| Zoom to fit | Cmd + 1 | Ctrl + 1 |
Selection
| Description | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Select all | Cmd + A | Ctrl + A |
| Deselect all | Escape | Escape |
| Deep select (nested elements) | Cmd + Click | Ctrl + Click |
| Move selection 1px | Arrow Keys | Arrow Keys |
| Move selection 10px | Shift + Arrow Keys | Shift + Arrow Keys |
| Delete selected element | Backspace | Backspace |
| Duplicate selection | Cmd + D | Ctrl + D |
| Copy selection to clipboard | Cmd + C | Ctrl + C |
| Cut selection to clipboard | Cmd + X | Ctrl + X |
| Paste from clipboard | Cmd + V | Ctrl + V |
| Rename selection | Cmd + Shift + R | Ctrl + Shift + R |
| Add to group | Cmd + G | Ctrl + G |
| Ungroup | Shift + Cmd + G | Shift + Ctrl + G |
| Show/Hide Selection | Shift + Cmd + H | Shift + Ctrl + H |
| Lock/Unlock selection | Shift + Cmd + L | Shift + Ctrl + L |
| Bring selection forward | Cmd + [ | Ctrl + [ |
| Send selection backward | Cmd + ] | Ctrl + ] |
| Bring selection to front | [ | [ |
| Send selection to back | ] | ] |
Video Playback
| Description | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Play/Pause video | Spacebar | Spacebar |
| Move time indicator 1 frame forward | ⮕ | ⮕ |
| Move time indicator 1 frame backward | ⬅ | ⬅ |
| Move time indicator 10 frames forward | Shift + ⮕ | Shift + ⮕ |
| Move time indicator 10 frames backward | Shift + ⬅ | Shift + ⬅ |
| Move to start of previous scene | Cmd + ⬅ | Ctrl + ⬅ |
| Move to start of next scene | Cmd + ⮕ | Ctrl + ⮕ |
| Skip to beginning | Shift + Cmd + ⬅ | Shift + Ctrl + ⬅ |
| Skip to end | Shift + Cmd + ⮕ | Shift + Ctrl + ⮕ |
| Mute/Unmute | M | M |
When Editing Rich Text
| Description | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Text align left | Option + Cmd + L | Alt + Ctrl + L |
| Text align center | Option + Cmd + E | Alt + Ctrl + E |
| Text align right | Option + Cmd + R | Alt + Ctrl + R |
| Text align justified | Option + Cmd + J | Alt + Ctrl + J |
Add Element
| Description | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Add text element | T | T |
| Add ellipsis element | E | E |
| Add rectangle element | R | R |
| Add image element | Shift + Cmd + I | Shift + Ctrl + I |
| Add video element | Shift + Cmd + K | Shift + Ctrl + K |
Legend
|
Symbol |
Meaning |
|
⌘ |
Command |
|
⇧ |
Shift |
|
⌥ |
Option |
|
⌃ |
Control |
|
⌫ |
Delete |
|
← |
Arrow Left |
|
→ |
Arrow Right |
|
↑ |
Arrow Up |
|
↓ |
Arrow Down |
|
fn |
Function |
|
esc |
Escape |
|
LMB |
Left mouse button |
|
MMB |
Middle mouse button |
|
RMB |
Right mouse button |
|
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Keyboard Mapping
Due to key mapping, keyboard shortcuts may differ when using a Windows (PC) keyboard on a Mac computer. The primary key used in combination with other keys often changes. Here are the substitutions for the primary key on the Windows keyboard and their equivalent on MacOS.
|
MacOS |
Windows |
|
Command ⌘ |
Windows / Start |
|
⌥ |
Alt |
|
⌃ |
Control |