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PLAYBACKPlay / Pause␣Go to Start of Work Area⌥←Go to End of Work Area⌥→Scroll Timeline One Page Left⇞Scroll Timeline One Page Right⇟Scroll Timeline Left (fine)⌘⇞Scroll Timeline Right (fine)⌘⇟RECORDINGRecord 1-frame Take⌘1Record 2-frame Take⌘2Record Take for Work Area⌘3VIEWZoom Timeline In−Zoom Timeline Out=Zoom Timeline to Fit Entire Scene\Switch to First Workspace⇧⌥1Open Keyboard Shortcuts Editor⌘⇧⌥KSCENEUndo⌘ZSave⌘SRedo⌘⇧ZCopy⌘CPaste⌘VNew Project⌘NOpen Project⌘OImport⌘ICut⌘XSelect All⌘ADuplicate⌘DRIG/PUPPETToggle Layout / Perform Mode⇥Adobe Character AnimatorKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 27BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATOR · MAC
PLAYBACK07Play / Pause␣Go to Start of Work Area⌥←Go to End of Work Area⌥→Scroll Timeline One Page Left⇞Scroll Timeline One Page Right⇟Scroll Timeline Left (fine)⌘⇞Scroll Timeline Right (fine)⌘⇟RECORDING03Record 1-frame Take⌘1Record 2-frame Take⌘2Record Take for Work Area⌘3VIEW05Zoom Timeline In−Zoom Timeline Out=Zoom Timeline to Fit Entire Scene\Switch to First Workspace⇧⌥1Open Keyboard Shortcuts Editor⌘⇧⌥KSCENE11Undo⌘ZSave⌘SRedo⌘⇧ZCopy⌘CPaste⌘VNew Project⌘NOpen Project⌘OImport⌘ICut⌘XSelect All⌘ADuplicate⌘DRIG/PUPPET01Toggle Layout / Perform Mode⇥Adobe Character AnimatorKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 27BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATOR · MAC
ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATOR · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSMac · 5 SETS · No.01ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATORTOTAL27SHORTCUTSFOR MAC · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSPLAYBACK07SCENE11RECORDING03RIG/PUPPET01VIEW05REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comPlay / Pause␣Go to Start of Work Area⌥←Go to End of Work Area⌥→Scroll Timeline One Page Left⇞Scroll Timeline One Page Right⇟Scroll Timeline Left (fine)⌘⇞Scroll Timeline Right (fine)⌘⇟Undo⌘ZSave⌘SRedo⌘⇧ZCopy⌘CPaste⌘VNew Project⌘NOpen Project⌘OImport⌘ICut⌘XSelect All⌘ADuplicate⌘DRecord 1-frame Take⌘1Record 2-frame Take⌘2Record Take for Work Area⌘3Toggle Layout / Perform Mode⇥Zoom Timeline In−Zoom Timeline Out=Zoom Timeline to Fit Entire Scene\Switch to First Workspace⇧⌥1Open Keyboard Shortcuts Editor⌘⇧⌥K

Adobe Character Animator Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

Mac edition · 27 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Adobe Character Animator shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Apple Mac Windows Windows

Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

Adobe Character Animator brings 2D puppets to life in real time, mapping your webcam and microphone to facial expressions and lip-sync for animated characters. Mastering its shortcuts lets you trigger behaviors, swap views, and record takes instantly, keeping live performances smooth.

Official:Official site

All Adobe Character Animator keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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+ 4 more controls in the table below

27 shortcuts

Scene 11

Action Shortcut
Undo ⌘Z
Save ⌘S
Redo ⌘⇧Z
Copy ⌘C
Paste ⌘V
New Project ⌘N
Open Project ⌘O
Import ⌘I
Cut ⌘X
Select All ⌘A
Duplicate ⌘D

Playback 7

Action Shortcut
Play / Pause ␣
Go to Start of Work Area ⌥←
Go to End of Work Area ⌥→
Scroll Timeline One Page Left ⇞
Scroll Timeline One Page Right ⇟
Scroll Timeline Left (fine) ⌘⇞
Scroll Timeline Right (fine) ⌘⇟

View 5

Action Shortcut
Zoom Timeline In −
Zoom Timeline Out =
Zoom Timeline to Fit Entire Scene \
Switch to First Workspace ⇧⌥1
Open Keyboard Shortcuts Editor ⌘⇧⌥K

Recording 3

Action Shortcut
Record 1-frame Take ⌘1
Record 2-frame Take ⌘2
Record Take for Work Area ⌘3

Rig/Puppet 1

Action Shortcut
Toggle Layout / Perform Mode ⇥

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Adobe Character Animator shortcut?
Adobe Character Animator has 27 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — 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 a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
Is this an official Adobe Character Animator product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Adobe Character Animator. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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