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PLAYBACK07Play / PauseSpaceGo to Start of Work AreaAltLEFTGo to End of Work AreaAltRIGHTScroll Timeline One Page LeftPgUpScroll Timeline One Page RightPgDnScroll Timeline Left (fine)CtrlPgUpScroll Timeline Right (fine)CtrlPgDnRECORDING03Record 1-frame TakeCtrl1Record 2-frame TakeCtrl2Record Take for Work AreaCtrl3VIEW05Zoom Timeline In−Zoom Timeline Out=Zoom Timeline to Fit Entire Scene\Switch to First WorkspaceShiftAlt1Open Keyboard Shortcuts EditorCtrlShiftAltKSCENE11UndoCtrlZSaveCtrlSRedoCtrlShiftZCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVNew ProjectCtrlNOpen ProjectCtrlOImportCtrlICutCtrlXSelect AllCtrlADuplicateCtrlDRIG/PUPPET01Toggle Layout / Perform ModeTabAdobe Character AnimatorKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 27BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATOR · WINDOWS
ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATOR · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSWindows · 5 SETS · No.01ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATORTOTAL27SHORTCUTSFOR WINDOWS · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSPLAYBACK07SCENE11RECORDING03RIG/PUPPET01VIEW05REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comPlay / PauseSpaceGo to Start of Work AreaAltLEFTGo to End of Work AreaAltRIGHTScroll Timeline One Page LeftPgUpScroll Timeline One Page RightPgDnScroll Timeline Left (fine)CtrlPgUpScroll Timeline Right (fine)CtrlPgDnUndoCtrlZSaveCtrlSRedoCtrlShiftZCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVNew ProjectCtrlNOpen ProjectCtrlOImportCtrlICutCtrlXSelect AllCtrlADuplicateCtrlDRecord 1-frame TakeCtrl1Record 2-frame TakeCtrl2Record Take for Work AreaCtrl3Toggle Layout / Perform ModeTabZoom Timeline In−Zoom Timeline Out=Zoom Timeline to Fit Entire Scene\Switch to First WorkspaceShiftAlt1Open Keyboard Shortcuts EditorCtrlShiftAltK

Adobe Character Animator Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

Windows edition · 27 shortcuts

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

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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.

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All Adobe Character Animator keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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+ 4 more controls in the table below

27 shortcuts

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Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Save CtrlS
Redo CtrlShiftZ
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
New Project CtrlN
Open Project CtrlO
Import CtrlI
Cut CtrlX
Select All CtrlA
Duplicate CtrlD

Playback 7

Action Shortcut
Play / Pause Space
Go to Start of Work Area AltLEFT
Go to End of Work Area AltRIGHT
Scroll Timeline One Page Left PgUp
Scroll Timeline One Page Right PgDn
Scroll Timeline Left (fine) CtrlPgUp
Scroll Timeline Right (fine) CtrlPgDn

View 5

Action Shortcut
Zoom Timeline In −
Zoom Timeline Out =
Zoom Timeline to Fit Entire Scene \
Switch to First Workspace ShiftAlt1
Open Keyboard Shortcuts Editor CtrlShiftAltK

Recording 3

Action Shortcut
Record 1-frame Take Ctrl1
Record 2-frame Take Ctrl2
Record Take for Work Area Ctrl3

Rig/Puppet 1

Action Shortcut
Toggle Layout / Perform Mode Tab

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Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Adobe Character Animator. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.

Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Adobe Character Animator shortcut?
Adobe Character Animator has 27 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — 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 Windows 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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