Keyboard Shortcuts

In this lesson you'll learn:

How to zoom in and zoom out
How to move around your document using the hand tool
How to 'pop' out to see your artboard in full
How to zoom in by drawing a marquee
How to use the zoom percentages window
How to hide your edges (and bring them back)
If you'd like to add custom keyboard shortcuts, it's easy! For example: Go to edit > keyboard shortcuts > menu commands > object > artboards > convert to artboards > enter "⌘9" or "Control 9".
Here's a list of common shortcuts downloadable for both iOS and Windows. And this interactive keyboard display that allows you to choose the program you'd like and the operating system you're using. There's even a search feature!

Take Action:

If you'd like to keep a reference near by, download the printable keyboard shortcuts guide.
If you're using a PC, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the difference in keys.
- Command on a Mac = Control on a PC. The Command key on a Mac is equivalent to the Control key on a PC. When using the common shortcuts, such as Command + F (find) on a Mac, a PC user would use the control key, and type Control + F.
- Option on a Mac = Alt on a PC. The Apple keyboard also contains an “option key”. The option key functions very similarly to the typical “alt” key on a PC keyboard.
- Delete on a Mac = Backspace on a PC. An Apple keyboard has a delete key instead of a "backspace key". The delete key on a Mac performs the same operation as the “backspace” key does on a PC.
Practice these essential keyboard shortcuts and try to get familiar with them first.

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