Canva shortcuts
- 28 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Design
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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Four Canva shortcuts add an element with a single letter: Add Text Box, Add Rectangle, Add Circle and Add Line. Text has Bold, Italic and Underline. Arrangement has Group, Ungroup, Bring Forward, Send Backward, Bring to Front and Send to Back.
Start with these
- Add Text Box
- Add Rectangle
- Duplicate
- Group
- Add New Page
- Zoom to Fit
Tips for Canva
- In Arrangement, Bring to Front ⌥⌘] and Send to Back ⌥⌘[ are Bring Forward ⌘] and Send Backward ⌘[ with one more modifier.
- Increase Font Size ⇧⌘. and Decrease Font Size ⇧⌘, use the period and comma keys with the same two modifiers.
- In View, Zoom to Fit ⇧⌘0 uses the keys of Actual Size ⌘0 with Shift added.
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General9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | |
| Redo | |
| Save | |
| Select All | |
| Copy | |
| Paste | |
| Duplicate | |
| Delete Element | |
| Add New Page |
Text6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Text Box | |
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Underline | |
| Increase Font Size | |
| Decrease Font Size |
Arrangement9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bring Forward | |
| Send Backward | |
| Bring to Front | |
| Send to Back | |
| Group | |
| Ungroup | |
| Add Rectangle | |
| Add Circle | |
| Add Line |
View4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | |
| Zoom Out | |
| Zoom to Fit | |
| Actual Size |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Canva have on macOS?
Canva has 28 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: General, Text, Arrangement, View. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Canva shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Add Text Box (T), Add Rectangle (R), Duplicate (⌘D), Group (⌘G), Add New Page (⌘↩), Zoom to Fit (⇧⌘0). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Canva 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 Canva shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Canva keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Canva 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 Canva 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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