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Adobe XD shortcuts

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In Layers, the two bracket keys are used four times: Bring Forward and Send Backward with one modifier, Bring to Front and Send to Back with Shift added. The section also has Group, Ungroup, Lock/Unlock, Make Component and Make Repeat Grid. In Tools, every Adobe XD shortcut is a single letter, such as Select, Rectangle, Pen Tool, Text and Artboard.

Start with these

  • Select
  • Rectangle
  • Text
  • Artboard
  • Group
  • Make Component

Tips for Adobe XD

  • Every Canvas shortcut uses the same single modifier. Zoom to Fit All Ctrl0, Zoom to 100% Ctrl1 and Zoom to Selection Ctrl3 add a number key, and Zoom In Ctrl+ and Zoom Out Ctrl- add the plus and minus keys.
  • Shift turns Group CtrlG into Ungroup CtrlShiftG and Undo CtrlZ into Redo CtrlShiftZ.
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Tools9

ActionShortcut
Rectangle
Ellipse
Polygon
Line
Pen Tool
Text
Artboard
Select
Zoom

Canvas6

ActionShortcut
Zoom to Fit All
Zoom to 100%
Zoom to Selection
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Toggle Grid

Layers9

ActionShortcut
Group
Ungroup
Lock/Unlock
Bring Forward
Send Backward
Bring to Front
Send to Back
Make Component
Make Repeat Grid

Editing4

ActionShortcut
Duplicate
Select All
Undo
Redo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Adobe XD have on Windows?

Adobe XD has 28 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, organized into 4 sections: Tools, Canvas, Layers, Editing. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.

Which Adobe XD shortcuts should I learn first?

Start with Select (V), Rectangle (R), Text (T), Artboard (A), Group (Ctrl+G), Make Component (Ctrl+K). The sections on this page list the rest.

Can I download Adobe XD 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 Adobe XD shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.

Where is the official Adobe XD keyboard shortcuts documentation?

The official Adobe XD 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 Adobe XD shortcuts work on all Windows keyboards?

Yes. These shortcuts work on standard Windows keyboards. The modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and the Windows key (⊞). Some laptop keyboards may have compact layouts where certain keys require an Fn modifier to access.

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