Faster than clicking everything
These shortcuts speed up layout work once your hands know them. They’re ignored while you’re typing in a text field, dropdown, or the help editor.
On macOS, use Cmd where Ctrl is listed below.
Workspace
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Ctrl+0 | Zoom workspace to fit the panel |
| Ctrl + wheel | Zoom in/out (pointer over canvas) |
| W A S D | Pan when zoomed in |
| ↑ ↓ ← → | Nudge selection (grid step; Shift = 4px; Ctrl = 1px) |
| C | Center selection on canvas |
| L | Lock / unlock selected components |
| H | Hide selected components on canvas |
| Ctrl+G | Group selection (2+ components) |
| Ctrl+Shift+G | Ungroup |
| 1–9 | Move selection to canvas tab 1–9 |
Selection
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Ctrl+A | Select all components visible on the active tab |
| Escape | Clear canvas selection (when no modal is open) |
Overlays
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Escape | Close whatever’s on top: Settings, Browse effects, Component Library, RGB Wizard, plugin settings, confirm dialogs; exit maximized canvas |
Diagnostics
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Ctrl+Shift+F | Memory tidy (tray / hidden window tuning) |
| Ctrl+Shift+M | Save memory snapshot for support |
The full list (with updates) also lives in the app: Settings → Help → Keyboard shortcuts.