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Inkscape shortcuts

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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 Ctrl+, Difference Ctrl- and Intersection Ctrl* use the plus, minus and asterisk keys with the same modifier.
  • Duplicate CtrlD and Clone AltD use one letter, each with a different single modifier.
  • Paste in place CtrlAltV adds one modifier to the keys of Paste CtrlV.
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File7

ActionShortcut
New document
Open document
Save
Save as
Export PNG image
Print
Quit

Edit8

ActionShortcut
Undo
Redo
Copy
Cut
Paste
Paste in place
Duplicate
Clone

Tools13

ActionShortcut
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

ActionShortcut
Group selection
Ungroup
Raise to top
Lower to bottom
Raise one step
Lower one step

Path4

ActionShortcut
Object to path
Union
Difference
Intersection
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Inkscape have on Windows?

Inkscape has 38 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, 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 (Ctrl+G), Export PNG image (Shift+Ctrl+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 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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