Cheat sheet guide
Canva shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Canva keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for General, Elements, Text Formatting, View And Arrange, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
General
8 shortcuts
Undo
Ctrl+Z
WinCtrl+ZMac⌘Z
Redo
Ctrl+Y
WinCtrl+YMac⌘Y
Save
Ctrl+S
WinCtrl+SMac⌘S
Select All
Ctrl+A
WinCtrl+AMac⌘A
Show Or Hide Sidebar
Ctrl+/
WinCtrl+/Mac⌘/
Search Canva
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘F
Copy
Ctrl+C
WinCtrl+CMac⌘C
Paste
Ctrl+V
WinCtrl+VMac⌘V
Elements
8 shortcuts
Add Text
T
WinTMacT
Add Rectangle
R
WinRMacR
Add Line
L
WinLMacL
Add Circle
C
WinCMacC
Duplicate
Ctrl+D
WinCtrl+DMac⌘D
Group Elements
Ctrl+G
WinCtrl+GMac⌘G
Ungroup Elements
Ctrl+Shift+G
WinCtrl+Shift+GMac⌘⇧G
Delete Element
Delete
WinDeleteMacDelete
Text Formatting
8 shortcuts
Bold
Ctrl+B
WinCtrl+BMac⌘B
Italic
Ctrl+I
WinCtrl+IMac⌘I
Underline
Ctrl+U
WinCtrl+UMac⌘U
Uppercase
Ctrl+Shift+K
WinCtrl+Shift+KMac⌘⇧K
Left Align
Ctrl+Shift+L
WinCtrl+Shift+LMac⌘⇧L
Center Align
Ctrl+Shift+C
WinCtrl+Shift+CMac⌘⇧C
Right Align
Ctrl+Shift+R
WinCtrl+Shift+RMac⌘⇧R
Add Link
Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+KMac⌘K
View And Arrange
8 shortcuts
Zoom In
Ctrl
WinCtrlMac⌘
Zoom Out
Ctrl+-
WinCtrl+-Mac⌘-
Fit To Screen
Ctrl+0
WinCtrl+0Mac⌘0
Bring Forward
Ctrl+]
WinCtrl+]Mac⌘]
Send Backward
Ctrl+[
WinCtrl+[Mac⌘[
Bring To Front
Ctrl+Alt+]
WinCtrl+Alt+]Mac⌘⌥]
Send To Back
Ctrl+Alt+[
WinCtrl+Alt+[Mac⌘⌥[
Present
Ctrl+Alt+P
WinCtrl+Alt+PMac⌘⌥P
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Canva shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as undo.
Can I print this Canva shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for Canva?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Undo is Ctrl+Z on Windows and ⌘Z on macOS where available.
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