Figma shortcuts
- 20 shortcuts
- 3 sections
- Design
- Also on: macOS, Windows
- Verified against official docs
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The Tools section uses single letters: Move Tool, Frame Tool, Rectangle, Pen Tool and Text Tool. View zooms: Zoom to Fit fits the design in the window and Zoom to 100% shows it at its real size. Editing works on the selected layers.
Start with these
- Move Tool
- Frame Tool
- Text Tool
- Duplicate
- Group Selection
- Zoom to Fit
Tips for Figma
- Send Backward Ctrl[ and Bring Forward Ctrl] move a layer one step in the stack.
- Group Selection CtrlG groups the selected layers and Ungroup CtrlShiftG splits the group again.
- Zoom In Ctrl+ and Zoom Out Ctrl- use the plus and minus keys with the same modifier as Zoom to Fit Ctrl1.
Tools8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Tool | |
| Frame Tool | |
| Rectangle | |
| Ellipse | |
| Line | |
| Pen Tool | |
| Text Tool | |
| Eyedropper |
View4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | |
| Zoom Out | |
| Zoom to 100% | |
| Zoom to Fit |
Editing8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group Selection | |
| Ungroup | |
| Duplicate | |
| Rename Layer | |
| Send Backward | |
| Bring Forward | |
| Copy as CSS | |
| Toggle UI |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Figma have on Linux?
Figma has 20 keyboard shortcuts on Linux, organized into 3 sections: Tools, View, Editing. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Figma shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Move Tool (V), Frame Tool (F), Text Tool (T), Duplicate (Ctrl+D), Group Selection (Ctrl+G), Zoom to Fit (Ctrl+1). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Figma shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 20 Figma shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Figma keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Figma keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Figma shortcuts work across Linux distributions?
These shortcuts work in Figma regardless of which Linux distribution or desktop environment you use. The modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and Super (usually the Windows key). Some desktop environments may override specific key combinations — check your system keyboard settings if a shortcut doesn’t work as expected.
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