Preview shortcuts
- 31 shortcuts
- Apple Apps
- Verified against official docs
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Scrolling in Preview needs no modifier: Scroll down a line and Scroll up a line are the down and up arrow keys, and Scroll down one screen and Scroll up one screen are the Page Down and Page Up keys. The same four keys with one modifier move by page or by document: Move to next page, Move to previous page, Move to next document in window and Move to previous document in window.
Start with these
- Zoom to Fit
- Rotate Right
- Annotation Toolbar
- Show Thumbnails
- Move to next page
- Remove the background
Tips for Preview
- Zoom all images in ⌥⌘+, Zoom all images out ⌥⌘- and Zoom all images to actual size ⌥⌘0 add one modifier to Zoom In ⌘+, Zoom Out ⌘- and Actual Size ⌘0.
- Rotate Right ⌘R and Rotate Left ⌘L share one modifier and use the first letter of the direction.
General31
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open File | |
| Zoom In | |
| Zoom Out | |
| Actual Size | |
| Zoom to Fit | |
| Rotate Right | |
| Rotate Left | |
| Select All | |
| Annotation Toolbar | |
| Show Thumbnails | |
| Copy the selected text or area | |
| Scroll down one screen | |
| Cut the selected item | |
| Scroll up one screen | |
| Zoom all images to actual size | |
| Paste | |
| Move to next document in window | |
| Zoom all images to fit | |
| Scroll down a line | |
| Move to previous document in window | |
| Zoom all images in | |
| Save a file | |
| Go to next tab | |
| Go to previous tab | |
| Enter full screen | |
| Scroll up a line | |
| Move to next page | |
| Zoom all images out | |
| Move to previous page | |
| Remove the background |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Preview have on macOS?
Preview has 31 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 1 section: General. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Preview shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Zoom to Fit (⌥⌘F), Rotate Right (⌘R), Annotation Toolbar (⇧⌘A), Show Thumbnails (⌘T), Move to next page (⌥Down), Remove the background (⇧⌘K). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Preview shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 31 Preview shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Preview keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Preview 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 Preview 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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