Whiteboard keyboard shortcutsEvery key for tools, editing, zoom and export

Single letters switch tools and the usual Ctrl combinations handle editing. On a Mac, use ⌘ Cmd wherever you see Ctrl and ⌥ Option for Alt. Press ? on the canvas to see this list any time.

Tools shortcuts

ActionKeys
SelectVor1
Hand (move the canvas)H
RectangleRor2
DiamondDor3
EllipseOor4
Sticky noteN
ArrowAor5
LineLor6
PenPor7
HighlighterM
Laser pointerK
TextTor8
Insert image9
EraserEor0
Keep the tool active after drawingQ

Editing shortcuts

ActionKeys
UndoCtrl+Z
RedoCtrl+Shift+ZorCtrl+Y
Copy, cut, pasteCtrl+CorCtrl+XorCtrl+V
DuplicateCtrl+DorAlt+Drag
DeleteDeleteorBackspace
Select everythingCtrl+A
Edit text or a shape's labelEnterorDouble-click
GroupCtrl+G
UngroupCtrl+Shift+G
Nudge by 1 px (10 px with Shift)Arrow keys
Finish a multi-point lineEnterorEsc
Deselect / back to SelectEsc

While drawing shortcuts

ActionKeys
Perfect square or circleShift+Drag
Draw from the centreAlt+Drag
Straight lines at 15° stepsShift+Drag
Resize keeping proportionsShift+Drag handle
Rotate in 15° stepsShift+Drag handle

Arrange shortcuts

ActionKeys
Bring forwardCtrl+]
Send backwardCtrl+[
Bring to frontCtrl+Shift+]
Send to backCtrl+Shift+[

Zoom and pan shortcuts

ActionKeys
Zoom inCtrl++
Zoom outCtrl+−
Zoom to 100%Ctrl+0
Zoom to fit the whole boardShift+1
Zoom to the selectionShift+2
Pan the canvasSpace+DragorScroll
Zoom with the mouse or trackpadCtrl+ScrollorPinch

File shortcuts

ActionKeys
Save the board to a fileCtrl+S
Open a board fileCtrl+O
Export as PNG or SVGCtrl+Shift+E
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Mouse, trackpad and touch

  • Scroll pans the canvas; Shift + scroll pans sideways.
  • Ctrl + scroll, or a trackpad pinch, zooms around the pointer.
  • Middle mouse button, or Space + drag, moves the canvas with any tool selected.
  • Double-click empty canvas to type, a shape or arrow to label it, or a bend in a line to remove it.
  • Two fingers on a touchscreen drag and pinch; one finger uses the current tool.

Keyboard shortcut questions

The shortcuts people look up most.

How do I see the keyboard shortcuts inside the whiteboard?

Press ? on the canvas, or open the menu and choose Keyboard shortcuts.

What are the whiteboard shortcuts on a Mac?

The same keys, with ⌘ Cmd in place of Ctrl and ⌥ Option in place of Alt — for example ⌘ + Z to undo and ⌘ + Shift + Z to redo.

How do I keep a tool selected after drawing a shape?

Press Q or click the lock at the end of the toolbar. The tool then stays active until you pick another one.

How do I zoom to fit everything on the board?

Press Shift + 1. Shift + 2 zooms to the current selection, and Ctrl + 0 returns to 100%.

How do I duplicate a shape quickly?

Press Ctrl + D, or hold Alt and drag the shape to pull a copy off it.

Put the shortcuts to work

Open the canvas and press R to draw your first rectangle.

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