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Windows edition · 40 shortcuts
3ds Max Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential 3ds Max shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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All 3ds Max keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 40 3ds Max keyboard shortcuts for Windows, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
Tools 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Align | AltA |
| Clone | CtrlV |
| Delete Objects | Del |
| Hide Selection | AltH |
| Unhide All | AltU |
| Isolate Selection Toggle | CtrlAltQ |
Selection 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All | CtrlA |
| Select None | CtrlD |
| Select By Name | H |
| Select Invert | CtrlI |
| Selection Lock Toggle | Space |
Viewport 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom Extents Selected | Z |
| Maximize Viewport Toggle | AltW |
| Zoom Extents All | ShiftCtrlZ |
| Wireframe / Smooth+Highlights Toggle | F3 |
| View Edged Faces Toggle | F4 |
Transform 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select and Move | W |
| Select and Rotate | E |
| Scale Cycle | CtrlE |
| Transform Type-In Toggle | F12 |
Modeling 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Sub-Object Level 1 | 1 |
| Extrude Mode (Edit Poly) | ShiftE |
| Swift Loop | Alt1 |
| Select Sub-object Loop | AltL |
Rendering 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Material Editor Toggle | M |
| Render | ShiftQ |
| Render Last | F9 |
| Render Setup | F10 |
File 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save File | CtrlS |
| Open File | CtrlO |
| New Scene | CtrlN |
Views 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Perspective User View | P |
| Front View | F |
| Top View | T |
Animation 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Set Keys | K |
| Auto Key Mode Toggle | N |
| Play Animation | / |
Edit 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo Scene Operation | CtrlZ |
| Redo Scene Operation | CtrlY |
Snaps 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Snaps Toggle | S |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every 3ds Max shortcut?
- 3ds Max has 40 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
- Is this an official 3ds Max product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 3ds Max. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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