Cheat sheet guide
Unity shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 34 searchable Unity keyboard shortcuts across 5 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Tools (Scene View), Scene Navigation, Hierarchy & Objects, Play Mode, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Pan (hand tool)Q
- Frame selected objectF
- New empty GameObjectCtrlShiftN
- Play / stopCtrlP
- Open preferencesCtrl,
- Move toolW
Tools (Scene View)
8 shortcuts
Pan (hand tool)
Q
WindowsQmacOSQ
Move tool
W
WindowsWmacOSW
Rotate tool
E
WindowsEmacOSE
Scale tool
R
WindowsRmacOSR
Rect tool
T
WindowsTmacOST
Transform tool (all)
Y
WindowsYmacOSY
Toggle pivot / center
Z
WindowsZmacOSZ
Toggle global / local
X
WindowsXmacOSX
Scene Navigation
6 shortcuts
Frame selected object
F
WindowsFmacOSF
Orbit scene
AltLeftdrag
WindowsAltLeftdragmacOS⌥Leftdrag
Pan scene
AltMiddledrag
WindowsAltMiddledragmacOS⌥Middledrag
Zoom scene
AltRightdrag
WindowsAltRightdragmacOS⌥Rightdrag
Fly through (WASD)
Right-clickWASD
WindowsRight-clickWASDmacOSRight-clickWASD
Hierarchy & Objects
10 shortcutsPlay Mode
3 shortcutsEditor
7 shortcutsFrequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Unity shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as pan (hand tool).
Can I print this Unity shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Which operating systems are included for Unity?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS. Availability depends on the action and app version.
