Maya shortcuts
- 66 shortcuts
- 9 sections
- Design
- Also on: macOS
- Verified against official docs
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Maya uses single keys for many commands. Tools has Select Tool, Move Tool, Rotate Tool and Scale Tool. Display switches how the scene is drawn: Wireframe Display, Shaded Display, Shaded and Textured Display. Selection chooses the component type, and Animation sets keys and steps through them.
Start with these
- Select Tool
- Move Tool
- Rotate Tool
- Scale Tool
- Frame Selected
- Set Keyframe
Tips for Maya
- Frame Selected F and Frame All A are single keys.
- Set Key on Translate ShiftW, Set Key on Rotate ShiftE and Set Key on Scale ShiftR use the letters of Move Tool W, Rotate Tool E and Scale Tool R with one modifier added.
- Go to Next Key . and Go to Previous Key , use the period and comma keys. Move Forward One Frame Alt. and Move Backward One Frame Alt, use the same two keys with one modifier.
File5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Scene | |
| Quit | |
| Save Scene | |
| Save Scene As | |
| Open Scene |
Edit9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Redo | |
| Group | |
| Undo | |
| Duplicate with Transform | |
| Duplicate | |
| Unparent | |
| Duplicate Special | |
| Repeat Last Action | |
| Parent |
Tools8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Tool | |
| Last Tool Used | |
| Show Manipulator Tool | |
| Rotate Tool | |
| Complete Current Tool | |
| Scale Tool | |
| Move Tool | |
| Move Pivot |
Display8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use All Lights | |
| Shaded and Textured Display | |
| Switch Background Color | |
| Wireframe Display | |
| Show Selection | |
| Shaded Display | |
| Hide Unselected Objects | |
| Hide Selection |
View8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Frame Selected in All Views | |
| Frame All in All Views | |
| Redo View Change | |
| Frame All | |
| Toggle Attribute Editor/Channel Box | |
| Frame Selected | |
| Undo View Change | |
| Toggle Single/Multi-Pane Display |
Selection7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Vertex Mode | |
| Grow Selection Region | |
| Toggle Object/Component Mode | |
| Shrink Selection Region | |
| Face Mode | |
| UV Mode | |
| Edge Mode |
Snapping5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Snap to Points | |
| Snap to Curves | |
| Relative Snapping | |
| Snap to Grids | |
| Move/Rotate/Scale Tool Snapping |
Animation9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Set Key on Scale | |
| Go to Previous Key | |
| Set Key on Rotate | |
| Go to Next Key | |
| Set Keyframe | |
| Move Forward One Frame | |
| Set Key on Translate | |
| Move Backward One Frame | |
| Toggle Playback |
Modeling7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Smooth Polygon Mesh Display | |
| Cage + Smooth Polygon Display | |
| Multi-Cut Tool | |
| Decrease Division Levels | |
| Default Polygon Mesh Display | |
| Quad Draw Tool | |
| Increase Division Levels |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Maya have on Windows?
Maya has 66 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, organized into 9 sections: File, Edit, Tools, Display, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Maya shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Select Tool (Q), Move Tool (W), Rotate Tool (E), Scale Tool (R), Frame Selected (F), Set Keyframe (S). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Maya shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 66 Maya shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Maya keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Maya 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 Maya 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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