Figma Keyboard Shortcuts

Essential keyboard shortcuts to speed up your Figma workflow

Essential Tools

V

Move tool

F

Frame tool

R

Rectangle tool

O

Ellipse tool

L

Line tool

T

Text tool

P

Pen tool

C

Comments

H

Hand tool

View Controls

Space + Drag

Pan canvas

Ctrl + 0

Zoom to fit

Ctrl + 1

Zoom 100%

Ctrl + 2

Zoom 200%

+

Zoom in

-

Zoom out

Shift + R

Show rulers

Ctrl + '

Show grid

Ctrl + \

Show outlines

Object Manipulation

Ctrl + G

Group selection

Ctrl + Shift + G

Ungroup selection

Ctrl + D

Duplicate

Alt + Drag

Copy while dragging

[

Send backward

]

Bring forward

Ctrl + ]

Bring to front

Ctrl + [

Send to back

Ctrl + K

Create component

Text Editing

Ctrl + B

Bold

Ctrl + I

Italic

Ctrl + U

Underline

Ctrl + Shift + V

Paste and match style

Alt + ↑/↓

Adjust line height

Alt + →/←

Adjust letter spacing

About Figma Keyboard Shortcuts

Figma keyboard shortcuts can significantly improve your design workflow. These shortcuts work across all platforms (Windows, macOS, and web) with slight variations for operating system-specific commands.

Platform Differences

  • On macOS, use Cmd instead of Ctrl
  • Option key on Mac is equivalent to Alt on Windows
  • Some system shortcuts may vary by operating system
  • Browser-based shortcuts work the same across platforms

Pro Tip: Press and hold Ctrl/Cmd + ? to view the complete shortcut list within Figma. This shortcut reference is context-sensitive and will show relevant shortcuts based on your current tool or selection.

Tips for Learning

  • Start with essential tools (V, F, R, T)
  • Learn view controls for better canvas navigation
  • Master object manipulation for faster editing
  • Practice text shortcuts for typography work
  • Use modifier keys (Shift, Alt) to enhance actions

FAQ

Is Figma Shortcuts free to use?

Yes, Figma Shortcuts is completely free to use on UtilityCove.

Does Figma Shortcuts upload my data?

No. Figma Shortcuts runs in your browser, so your input stays on your device.

Can I use Figma Shortcuts on mobile?

Yes. Figma Shortcuts works on modern mobile and desktop browsers.

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