Sketch shortcuts
- 121 shortcuts
- 20 sections
- Design
- Verified against official docs
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Show/Hide is the first word of six Canvas shortcuts in the Sketch list, each with one modifier and a letter, such as Show/Hide Rulers, Show/Hide Grid and Show/Hide Layout Grid. Most shortcuts in Insert are single letters, such as Frame, Rectangle, Oval, Line, Vector and Text. In the Shapes / Boolean section, Union Shapes, Subtract Shapes, Intersect Shapes and Difference Shapes share their modifiers and differ in the letter.
Start with these
- Command Bar
- Frame
- Rectangle
- Text
- Group
- Export
Tips for Sketch
- Zoom to 100% ⌘0, Zoom to Fit ⌘1, Zoom to Selection ⌘2 and Center Selection ⌘3 use the number keys from zero to three with one modifier.
- In Style, Copy Style ⌥⌘C and Paste Style ⌥⌘V add one modifier to the keys of Copy ⌘C and Paste ⌘V.
- Export All ⇧⌘E adds Shift to Export ⌘E, and Duplicate Behind ⇧⌘D adds Shift to Duplicate ⌘D.
Jump to section
General20
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Command Bar | |
| Settings | |
| Prototype Preview | |
| Run Script | |
| Run Last Plugin | |
| Copy | |
| Cut | |
| Paste | |
| New page | |
| Undo | |
| Redo | |
| New document | |
| Open document | |
| Close window | |
| Save document | |
| Duplicate document | |
| Save document as… | |
| Page setup | |
| Hide Sketch | |
| Quit Sketch |
Interface4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Canvas View | |
| Components View | |
| Toggle Interface | |
| Full Screen |
Canvas12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | |
| Zoom Out | |
| Zoom to 100% | |
| Zoom to Fit | |
| Zoom to Selection | |
| Center Selection | |
| Show/Hide Minimap | |
| Show/Hide Rulers | |
| Show/Hide Pixels on Zoom | |
| Show/Hide Pixel Grid | |
| Show/Hide Grid | |
| Show/Hide Layout Grid |
Insert12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Frame | |
| Graphic | |
| Rectangle | |
| Oval | |
| Line | |
| Vector | |
| Pencil | |
| Text | |
| Slice | |
| Interaction | |
| Insert Symbol | |
| Insert Text Style |
Select4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All Layers | |
| Select All Frames | |
| Find Layer | |
| Reveal in Layer List |
Edit6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Paste Over Selection | |
| Duplicate | |
| Duplicate Behind | |
| Rename | |
| Replace | |
| Hide/Show Layer |
Style3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy Style | |
| Paste Style | |
| Pick Color |
Export2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Export | |
| Export All |
Organize & Arrange8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group in Frame | |
| Group | |
| Ungroup | |
| Bring Forward | |
| Send Backward | |
| Bring to Front | |
| Send to Back | |
| Scale |
Text3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase Font Size | |
| Decrease Font Size | |
| Convert to Outlines |
Shapes / Boolean5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Transform | |
| Union Shapes | |
| Subtract Shapes | |
| Intersect Shapes | |
| Difference Shapes |
Inserting Layers3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Rounded rectangle | |
| Artboard | |
| Slice tool |
Selecting Layers1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select all |
Moving and Resizing Layers1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show distance between other layers |
Editing Layers9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Edit layer | |
| Finish editing | |
| Delete layer | |
| Toggle border | |
| Transform shape | |
| Rotate layer | |
| Use as mask | |
| Return to instance | |
| Show Difference between multiple layers |
Vector Editing1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selects next point |
Text Editing13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Paste as rich text | |
| Change typeface | |
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Underline | |
| Increase character spacing | |
| Decrease character spacing | |
| Align left | |
| Align center | |
| Align right | |
| Emoji & symbols | |
| Convert to outlines | |
| Insert a line break |
Arranging Layers9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select previous layer in group | |
| Bring forward | |
| Bring to front | |
| Send backward | |
| Send to back | |
| Move up (out of group/Artboard) | |
| Distribute horizontally | |
| Distribute vertically | |
| Lock/unlock layer |
Zoom and Focus3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show/hide Layer List | |
| Show/hide Inspector | |
| Show/hide Toolbar |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Sketch have on macOS?
Sketch has 121 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 20 sections: General, Interface, Canvas, Comments, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Sketch shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Command Bar (⌘K), Frame (F), Rectangle (R), Text (T), Group (⌘G), Export (⌘E). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Sketch shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 121 Sketch shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Sketch keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Sketch 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 Sketch 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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