Keyboard shortcuts help you move faster and stay focused while working on the canvas. This reference lists all available shortcuts, organized by category so you can quickly find what you need.
These shortcuts are designed to be easy to learn and remember, helping you move quickly without interrupting your workflow.
Universal
Shortcuts that work anywhere on the Canvas.
Shortcut | Action |
| Select all annotations on the canvas |
| Undo your last action |
| Redo the last undone action |
| Copy selected annotation(s) |
| Cut selected annotation(s) |
| Paste copied or cut annotation(s) |
| Paste image(s) from your clipboard |
| Zoom in for a closer view |
| Zoom out to see more of the canvas |
| Fit the entire page within the view |
Navigation & Zoom
Move around the Canvas and control your view.
Shortcut | Action |
| Switch to the select tool |
| Switch to the hand tool for panning |
| Temporarily pan around the canvas |
| Enable multi-select mode |
| Manually select multiple annotations |
| Select multiple annotations by dragging |
| Temporarily zoom into a drawn area (marquee zoom) |
| Fit the view to all annotations on the canvas |
| Zoom the view to selected annotation(s) |
There are a few different ways to select annotations on the Canvas, depending on what you’re trying to do.
Single selection: Click an annotation using the Select tool (
V).Select multiple annotations: Hold Shift and click additional annotations to add them to your selection.
Drag to select: Click and drag on the Canvas to select multiple annotations at once.
Multi-select mode: Press
Mto enable multi-select mode for repeated selections without holding a modifier key.Select everything: Use
Cmd + Ato select all annotations on the Canvas.
Use the method that feels fastest for the task you’re working on.
Transformation
Modify and reposition existing annotations.
Shortcut | Action |
| Duplicate selected annotation(s) |
| Group selected annotations together |
| Ungroup selected annotations |
| Nudge selected annotation slightly |
| Move selected annotation farther |
Creative Tools
Quickly switch between creation tools.
Shortcut | Action |
| Add or edit text |
| Draw freehand annotations |
| Draw a straight line |
| Draw a rectangle |
| Draw an oval or circle |
| Insert the last used shape |
| Add a sticky note |
| Erase annotations |
| Delete the selected annotation |
Tips for Working Faster
Use Zoom to Fit All (
Shift + 1) as a quick way to return to active work.Use Zoom to Selection (
Shift + 2) to instantly focus on specific annotations.Hold Spacebar to pan quickly without switching tools.
Use Shift + click to manually select multiple annotations.
Mastering these shortcuts helps keep your focus on teaching and collaboration, not Canvas controls.