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Windows edition · 52 shortcuts
Adobe Animate Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Adobe Animate shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Adobe Animate 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 Adobe Animate keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 52 Adobe Animate 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 18
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection Tool | V |
| Subselection Tool | A |
| Free Transform Tool | Q |
| Pen Tool | P |
| Text Tool | T |
| Brush Tool | B |
| Line Tool | N |
| Oval Tool | O |
| Rectangle Tool | R |
| Pencil Tool | Y |
| Paint Bucket Tool | K |
| Eyedropper Tool | I |
| Eraser Tool | E |
| Hand Tool | H |
| Zoom Tool | Z |
| Lasso Tool | L |
| Ink Bottle Tool | S |
| Bone Tool | X |
Editing 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Cut | CtrlX |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste in Center | CtrlV |
| Paste in Place | CtrlShiftV |
| Select All | CtrlA |
| Duplicate | CtrlD |
| Deselect All | CtrlShiftA |
Timeline 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert Frame | F5 |
| Insert Keyframe | F6 |
| Insert Blank Keyframe | F7 |
| Remove Frame | ShiftF5 |
| Clear Keyframe | ShiftF6 |
| Next Keyframe | Alt. |
| Previous Keyframe | Alt, |
View 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | Ctrl= |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl− |
| Fit in Window | CtrlShiftW |
| 100% Zoom | Ctrl1 |
| Show Grid | Ctrl' |
| Snap to Grid | CtrlShift' |
Drawing 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Convert to Symbol | F8 |
| Group | CtrlG |
| Break Apart | CtrlB |
| Ungroup | CtrlShiftG |
Transform 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scale and Rotate | CtrlAltS |
| Rotate 90° CW | CtrlShift9 |
| Rotate 90° CCW | CtrlShift7 |
| Remove Transform | CtrlShiftZ |
Test/Publish 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Test Movie | CtrlEnter |
| Publish | AltShiftF12 |
| Play / Stop Timeline | Enter |
| Test Scene | CtrlAltEnter |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Adobe Animate shortcut?
- Adobe Animate has 52 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 Adobe Animate product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Adobe Animate. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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