Adobe XD shortcuts
- 28 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Design
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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In Layers, the two bracket keys are used four times: Bring Forward and Send Backward with one modifier, Bring to Front and Send to Back with Shift added. The section also has Group, Ungroup, Lock/Unlock, Make Component and Make Repeat Grid. In Tools, every Adobe XD shortcut is a single letter, such as Select, Rectangle, Pen Tool, Text and Artboard.
Start with these
- Select
- Rectangle
- Text
- Artboard
- Group
- Make Component
Tips for Adobe XD
- Every Canvas shortcut uses the same single modifier. Zoom to Fit All ⌘0, Zoom to 100% ⌘1 and Zoom to Selection ⌘3 add a number key, and Zoom In ⌘+ and Zoom Out ⌘- add the plus and minus keys.
- Shift turns Group ⌘G into Ungroup ⇧⌘G and Undo ⌘Z into Redo ⇧⌘Z.
Tools9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Rectangle | |
| Ellipse | |
| Polygon | |
| Line | |
| Pen Tool | |
| Text | |
| Artboard | |
| Select | |
| Zoom |
Canvas6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom to Fit All | |
| Zoom to 100% | |
| Zoom to Selection | |
| Zoom In | |
| Zoom Out | |
| Toggle Grid |
Layers9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group | |
| Ungroup | |
| Lock/Unlock | |
| Bring Forward | |
| Send Backward | |
| Bring to Front | |
| Send to Back | |
| Make Component | |
| Make Repeat Grid |
Editing4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Duplicate | |
| Select All | |
| Undo | |
| Redo |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Adobe XD have on macOS?
Adobe XD has 28 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Tools, Canvas, Layers, Editing. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Adobe XD shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Select (V), Rectangle (R), Text (T), Artboard (A), Group (⌘G), Make Component (⌘K). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Adobe XD shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 28 Adobe XD shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Adobe XD keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Adobe XD 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 Adobe XD shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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