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Keyboard Shortcuts

Boost your visual sketching productivity with keyboard-first shortcuts.
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Last updated: 2026-08-17

Global Shortcuts

  • N: Create new whiteboard
  • /: Focus board search
  • Esc: Deselect all / dismiss dialogs
  • Enter: Confirm dialog / create node
  • Cmd / Ctrl + K: Open command palette

Canvas Tool Shortcuts

  • V or 1: Select tool (pointer)
  • D or 2: Draw tool (freehand pen)
  • E or 3: Eraser tool
  • R or 4: Rectangle shape
  • O or 5: Ellipse shape
  • T or 6: Text tool
  • A or 7: Arrow connector tool
  • S or 8: Sticky note tool

Selection & Navigation

  • Space + Drag: Pan canvas
  • Cmd / Ctrl + +: Zoom in
  • Cmd / Ctrl + -: Zoom out
  • Shift + 1: Zoom to fit all elements
  • Cmd / Ctrl + D: Duplicate selected shapes
  • Delete or Backspace: Delete selection
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