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Windows edition · 45 shortcuts
Affinity Designer Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Affinity Designer shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Affinity Designer shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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All Affinity Designer keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 45 Affinity Designer 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 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Tool | V |
| Node Tool | A |
| Pen Tool | P |
| Text Tool | T |
| Rectangle / Ellipse / Shape Tool | M |
| Pencil Tool | N |
| Vector Brush Tool | B |
| Shape Builder Tool | S |
| Gradient Tool | G |
| Colour Picker Tool | I |
| Zoom Tool | Z |
View 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | Ctrl+ |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl− |
| Zoom to Fit | Ctrl0 |
| Zoom to 100% | Ctrl1 |
| Toggle UI | Tab |
| Show Rulers | CtrlR |
| Show Guides | Ctrl; |
| Show Grid | Ctrl' |
| Toggle Snapping | ; |
| Show / Hide Studio Panels | CtrlShiftH |
Objects 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group | CtrlG |
| Ungroup | CtrlShiftG |
| Duplicate | CtrlJ |
| Move to Front | CtrlShift] |
| Move to Back | CtrlShift[ |
| Convert to Curves | CtrlShiftK |
| Move Forward One | Ctrl] |
| Move Back One | Ctrl[ |
Document 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | CtrlS |
| New Document | CtrlN |
| Open Document | CtrlO |
| Export | CtrlAltS |
| Save As | CtrlShiftS |
| CtrlP | |
| Settings / Preferences | Ctrl, |
Edit 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlShiftZ |
| Select All | CtrlA |
| Deselect | CtrlD |
| Paste Style | CtrlAltV |
Layers 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Lock | CtrlL |
| Unlock | CtrlShiftL |
| New Pixel Layer | CtrlShiftN |
| Rename Layer | CtrlShiftR |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Affinity Designer shortcut?
- Affinity Designer has 45 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 Affinity Designer product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Affinity Designer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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