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LabVIEW shortcuts

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The only function key in the LabVIEW list is Pause/continue execution, in Debugging. In the same section, Run continuously is Run VI with Shift added. Block Diagram has Toggle front panel / block diagram, Remove broken wires, Clean up diagram and New structure (SubVI). View and Tools has two single keys, Toggle wiring/positioning tool and Toggle between tools on palette, and also Toggle context help.

Start with these

  • Run VI
  • Abort execution
  • Toggle front panel / block diagram
  • Clean up diagram
  • Remove broken wires
  • Toggle context help

Tips for LabVIEW

  • New VI CtrlN and New structure (SubVI) CtrlShiftN use one letter. The second has Shift as a second modifier.
  • Abort execution Ctrl. is the period key with one modifier.
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File6

ActionShortcut
New VI
Open file
Save
Save all
Close window
Print window

Edit8

ActionShortcut
Undo
Redo
Cut
Copy
Paste
Select all
Find
Search and replace

Block Diagram4

ActionShortcut
Toggle front panel / block diagram
Remove broken wires
Clean up diagram
New structure (SubVI)

Debugging4

ActionShortcut
Run VI
Abort execution
Run continuously
Pause/continue execution

View and Tools3

ActionShortcut
Toggle context help
Toggle wiring/positioning tool
Toggle between tools on palette
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does LabVIEW have on Windows?

LabVIEW has 25 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, organized into 5 sections: File, Edit, Block Diagram, Debugging, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.

Which LabVIEW shortcuts should I learn first?

Start with Run VI (Ctrl+R), Abort execution (Ctrl+.), Toggle front panel / block diagram (Ctrl+E), Clean up diagram (Ctrl+U), Remove broken wires (Ctrl+B), Toggle context help (Ctrl+Shift+W). The sections on this page list the rest.

Can I download LabVIEW shortcuts as a PDF?

Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 25 LabVIEW shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.

Where is the official LabVIEW keyboard shortcuts documentation?

The official LabVIEW 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 LabVIEW 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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