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Maya shortcuts

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Maya uses single keys for many commands. Tools has Select Tool, Move Tool, Rotate Tool and Scale Tool. Display switches how the scene is drawn: Wireframe Display, Shaded Display, Shaded and Textured Display. Selection chooses the component type, and Animation sets keys and steps through them.

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  • Select Tool
  • Move Tool
  • Rotate Tool
  • Scale Tool
  • Frame Selected
  • Set Keyframe

Tips for Maya

  • Frame Selected F and Frame All A are single keys.
  • Set Key on Translate ⇧W, Set Key on Rotate ⇧E and Set Key on Scale ⇧R use the letters of Move Tool W, Rotate Tool E and Scale Tool R with one modifier added.
  • Go to Next Key . and Go to Previous Key , use the period and comma keys. Move Forward One Frame ⌥. and Move Backward One Frame ⌥, use the same two keys with one modifier.
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File5

ActionShortcut
New Scene
Open Scene
Save Scene
Save Scene As
Quit

Edit9

ActionShortcut
Repeat Last Action
Undo
Redo
Duplicate
Duplicate Special
Duplicate with Transform
Group
Parent
Unparent

Tools8

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Select Tool
Move Tool
Rotate Tool
Scale Tool
Show Manipulator Tool
Last Tool Used
Move Pivot
Complete Current Tool

Display8

ActionShortcut
Wireframe Display
Shaded Display
Shaded and Textured Display
Use All Lights
Hide Unselected Objects
Switch Background Color
Hide Selection
Show Selection

View8

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Frame All
Frame Selected
Frame All in All Views
Toggle Attribute Editor/Channel Box
Undo View Change
Redo View Change
Frame Selected in All Views
Toggle Single/Multi-Pane Display

Selection7

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Toggle Object/Component Mode
Face Mode
UV Mode
Shrink Selection Region
Edge Mode
Grow Selection Region
Vertex Mode

Snapping5

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Snap to Grids
Snap to Curves
Relative Snapping
Snap to Points
Move/Rotate/Scale Tool Snapping

Animation9

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Set Keyframe
Set Key on Translate
Toggle Playback
Go to Next Key
Go to Previous Key
Set Key on Scale
Set Key on Rotate
Move Forward One Frame
Move Backward One Frame

Modeling7

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Increase Division Levels
Decrease Division Levels
Default Polygon Mesh Display
Cage + Smooth Polygon Display
Smooth Polygon Mesh Display
Quad Draw Tool
Multi-Cut Tool
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Maya have on macOS?

Maya has 66 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 9 sections: File, Edit, Tools, Display, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.

Which Maya shortcuts should I learn first?

Start with Select Tool (Q), Move Tool (W), Rotate Tool (E), Scale Tool (R), Frame Selected (F), Set Keyframe (S). The sections on this page list the rest.

Can I download Maya shortcuts as a PDF?

Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 66 Maya shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.

Where is the official Maya keyboard shortcuts documentation?

The official Maya 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 Maya 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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