Inkscape shortcuts
- 38 shortcuts
- 5 sections
- Design
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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The Home, End, Page Up and Page Down keys, without a modifier, are four Object shortcuts in the Inkscape list: Raise to top, Lower to bottom, Raise one step and Lower one step. Every Inkscape shortcut in Tools is a single key, such as Selector tool, Node editor, Rectangle tool, Text tool and Pen (freehand) tool.
Start with these
- Selector tool
- Node editor
- Rectangle tool
- Text tool
- Group selection
- Export PNG image
Tips for Inkscape
- In Path, Union ⌘+, Difference ⌘- and Intersection ⌘* use the plus, minus and asterisk keys with the same modifier.
- Duplicate ⌘D and Clone ⌥D use one letter, each with a different single modifier.
- Paste in place ⌥⌘V adds one modifier to the keys of Paste ⌘V.
File7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New document | |
| Open document | |
| Save | |
| Save as | |
| Export PNG image | |
| Quit |
Edit8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | |
| Redo | |
| Copy | |
| Cut | |
| Paste | |
| Paste in place | |
| Duplicate | |
| Clone |
Tools13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selector tool | |
| Node editor | |
| Rectangle tool | |
| Ellipse tool | |
| Spiral tool | |
| Star/Polygon tool | |
| Pencil (Bezier) tool | |
| Pen (freehand) tool | |
| Calligraphy tool | |
| Text tool | |
| Gradient tool | |
| Color picker | |
| Paint bucket tool |
Object6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group selection | |
| Ungroup | |
| Raise to top | |
| Lower to bottom | |
| Raise one step | |
| Lower one step |
Path4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Object to path | |
| Union | |
| Difference | |
| Intersection |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Inkscape have on macOS?
Inkscape has 38 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 5 sections: File, Edit, Tools, Object, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Inkscape shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Selector tool (S), Node editor (N), Rectangle tool (R), Text tool (T), Group selection (⌘G), Export PNG image (⇧⌘E). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Inkscape shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 38 Inkscape shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Inkscape keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Inkscape 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 Inkscape 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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