In this article, we’ll be sharing 62 essential shortcuts for both Mac and Windows users that can significantly improve your design process and speed.
By using these shortcuts, you can minimize mouse clicks, reduce the time spent searching for tools, and enhance your overall productivity when working on Canva.
This article is designed to provide you with a straightforward, easy-to-use reference that you can keep handy while you create stunning designs. So, let’s dive right in and explore these time-saving tricks that can help you design in Canva faster!
Canva Shortcut Cheatsheet
Below, you’ll find a collection of Canva keyboard shortcuts neatly organized into separate tables for easy reference. These handy cheatsheets cover everything from basic tasks to element manipulation and text editing. Having these shortcuts ready to use will help you quickly access the features you need, making your overall design experience smoother and more enjoyable.
Essential Shortcuts in Canva
Action | Shortcut (Mac) | Shortcut (Windows) |
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Undo | Command-Z | Ctrl + Z |
Redo | Command-Y | Ctrl + Y |
Save | Command-S | Ctrl + S |
Select all | Command-A | Ctrl + A |
Add text | T | T |
Add rectangle | R | R |
Add line | L | L |
Add circle | C | C |
Add link | Command-K | Ctrl + K |
Add empty page | Command-Return | Ctrl + Enter |
Delete empty page | Command-Delete | Ctrl + Backspace |
Navigate to toolbar | Command-F1 | Ctrl + F1 |
Skip to canvas | Command-F2 | Ctrl + F2 |
Canva Assistant shortcut | / or Command-E | / or Ctrl + E |
Delete selected elements | Delete | Backspace or Delete |
Group elements | Command-G | Ctrl + G |
Ungroup elements | Command-Shift-G | Ctrl + Shift + G |
Lock element | Option-Shift-L | Alt + Shift + L |
Arrange elements forward | Command-] | Ctrl + ] |
Arrange elements backward | Command-[ | Ctrl + [ |
Arrange elements to front | Option-Command-] | Alt + Ctrl + ] |
Arrange elements to back | Option-Command-[ | Alt + Ctrl + [ |
Tidy up elements | Option-Shift-T | Alt + Shift + T |
Play/pause video | Space | Space |
Mute/unmute video | M | M |
Loop video | Option-Command-L | Alt + Ctrl + L |
Zoom in | Command-+ | Ctrl + + |
Zoom out | Command– | Ctrl + – |
Zoom to actual size | Command-0 | Ctrl + 0 |
Zoom to fit | Option-Command-0 | Alt + Ctrl + 0 |
Zoom to fill | Shift-Command-0 | Shift + Ctrl + 0 |
Canva Keyboard Shortcuts for Text Editing
Action | Shortcut (Mac) | Shortcut (Windows) |
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Open font menu | Shift-Command-F | Shift + Ctrl + F |
Find and replace | Command-F | Ctrl + F |
Bold text | Command-B | Ctrl + B |
Italicize text | Command-I | Ctrl + I |
Underline | Command-U | Ctrl + U |
Uppercase | Shift-Command-K | Shift + Ctrl + K |
Left align | Shift-Command-L | Shift + Ctrl + L |
Center align | Shift-Command-C | Shift + Ctrl + C |
Right align | Shift-Command-R | Shift + Ctrl + R |
Justify text | Shift-Command-J | Shift + Ctrl + J |
Decrease font size by one | Shift-Command-, | Shift + Ctrl + , |
Increase font size by one | Shift-Command-. | Shift + Ctrl + . |
Decrease line spacing | Option-Command-Down | Alt + Ctrl + Down |
Increase line spacing | Option-Command-Up | Alt + Ctrl + Up |
Decrease letter spacing | Option-Command-, | Alt + Ctrl + , |
Increase letter spacing | Option-Command-. | Alt + Ctrl + . |
Anchor text to top | Command-Shift-H | Ctrl + Shift + H |
Anchor text to middle | Command-Shift-M | Ctrl + Shift + M |
Anchor text to bottom | Command-Shift-B | Ctrl + Shift + B |
Numbered list | Command-Shift-7 | Ctrl + Shift + 7 |
Bulleted list | Command-Shift-8 | Ctrl + Shift + 8 |
Copy text style | Option-Command-C | Alt + Ctrl + C |
Paste text style | Option-Command-V | Alt + Ctrl + V |
Project View Shortcuts
Action | Shortcut (Mac) | Shortcut (Windows) |
---|---|---|
Toggle rulers and guides | Shift-R | Shift + R |
Toggle sidebar | Command-/ | Ctrl + / |
Scrolling view | Option-Command-1 | Alt + Ctrl + 1 |
Thumbnail view | Option-Command-2 | Alt + Ctrl + 2 |
Grid view | Option-Command-3 | Alt + Ctrl + 3 |
Presentation mode | Option-Command-P | Alt + Ctrl + P |
Comment Shortcuts
Shortcut (Mac) | Shortcut (Windows) | |
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Add comment | Option-Command-N | Alt + Ctrl + N |
Next comment | N | N |
Previous comment | Shift-N | Shift + N |
Focus on comment in selection | Command-5 | Ctrl + 5 |
Canva Desktop App Shortcuts
Action | Shortcut (Mac) | Shortcut (Windows) |
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Quit the whole Canva app | Command-Q | Alt + F4 |
Reload the whole app | Command-R | Ctrl + R |
Enter full-screen mode | ^-Command-F | (Not Applicable) |
Close the current tab | Command-W | Ctrl + W |
Select next tab | Option-Command-Right | Ctrl + PageDown or Ctrl + Tab |
Select previous tab | Option-Command-Left | Ctrl + PageUp or Ctrl + Shift + Tab |
Re-open last closed tab | Command-Shift-T | Ctrl + Shift + T |
Create new design | Command-T | Ctrl + T |
Switch tabs to focus on a design tab from 1-8 | Command-1…8 | Ctrl + 1…8 |
Switch to the last tab | Command-9 | Ctrl + 9 |
Open the Settings page | Command-, | (Not Applicable) |
Open the Home page | Command-Shift-H | Ctrl + Shift + H |
Zoom in app interface | Command-Shift-+ | Ctrl + Shift + + |
Zoom out app interface | Command-Shift– | Ctrl + Shift + – |
Reset app interface scaling to default | Shift-Command-0 | (Not Applicable) |
Close window | Shift-Command-W | Alt + F4 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Canva Shortcuts
Yes, Canva shortcuts are available for both Mac and Windows users. The key combinations may vary slightly between the two operating systems, but most shortcuts are similar and easily adaptable.
Canva does not support customizing keyboard shortcuts. However, this may change in the future, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on Canva’s updates and announcements.
Canva’s mobile app does not have keyboard shortcuts since it is primarily designed for touch interactions. However, you can still access many of the same features using touch gestures and on-screen buttons.
You can refer to the Canva shortcut cheatsheets in this article to find the shortcuts you need. Alternatively, some shortcuts are listed in Canva’s in-app help documentation, which can be accessed by clicking the “?” icon in the lower right corner of the editor.
Yes, Canva shortcuts are available for both free and paid users. They can help improve your design process and productivity regardless of your subscription level.
Canva shortcuts are generally designed to be language-agnostic, so they should work regardless of the language you’re using in Canva. However, some shortcuts, especially those related to text editing, may vary slightly depending on your keyboard layout or language settings.
If you’re having trouble remembering shortcuts, start by focusing on a few essential ones and practice using them regularly. Gradually introduce more shortcuts into your routine as you become more comfortable.
Additionally, we are currently working on a free printable cheatsheet that will be available soon. Be sure to check back in with this article to access the cheatsheet when it’s ready. This will make it even easier to have all the Canva shortcuts right at your fingertips.
We hope this post about Canva shortcuts has been helpful and you’ve found what you were looking for. If you have any questions or need some extra help, just drop a comment below and we’ll be happy to help out.