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ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATORKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 271CtrlRecord 1…2CtrlRecord 2…3CtrlRecord T…4567890QWERTYUICtrlImportOCtrlOpen Pro…PACtrlSelect A…SCtrlSaveDCtrlDuplicateFGHJKCtrl Shift AltOpen Key…LZCtrlUndoXCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrlNew Proj…MMORE SHORTCUTSPlay / PauseSpaceToggle Layout / P…TabRedoCtrlShiftZGo to Start of Wo…AltLEFTGo to End of Work…AltRIGHTZoom Timeline InZoom Timeline Out=Scroll Timeline O…PgUpScroll Timeline O…PgDnZoom Timeline to …\Scroll Timeline L…CtrlPgUpScroll Timeline R…CtrlPgDnSwitch to First W…ShiftAlt1shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATOR · WINDOWS
Isometric
PLAYBACKPlay / 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)CtrlPgDnRECORDINGRecord 1-frame TakeCtrl1Record 2-frame TakeCtrl2Record Take for Work AreaCtrl3VIEWZoom Timeline InZoom Timeline Out=Zoom Timeline to Fit Entire Scene\Switch to First WorkspaceShiftAlt1Open Keyboard Shortcuts EditorCtrlShiftAltKSCENEUndoCtrlZSaveCtrlSRedoCtrlShiftZCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVNew ProjectCtrlNOpen ProjectCtrlOImportCtrlICutCtrlXSelect AllCtrlADuplicateCtrlDRIG/PUPPETToggle Layout / Perform ModeTabAdobe Character AnimatorKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 27BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATOR · WINDOWS
Typewriter
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 InZoom 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

Windows edition · 27 shortcuts

Adobe Character Animator Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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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A printable Adobe Character Animator 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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ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATORKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 271CtrlRecord 1…2CtrlRecord 2…3CtrlRecord T…4567890QWERTYUICtrlImportOCtrlOpen Pro…PACtrlSelect A…SCtrlSaveDCtrlDuplicateFGHJKCtrl Shift AltOpen Key…LZCtrlUndoXCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrlNew Proj…MMORE SHORTCUTSPlay / PauseSpaceToggle Layout / P…TabRedoCtrlShiftZGo to Start of Wo…AltLEFTGo to End of Work…AltRIGHTZoom Timeline InZoom Timeline Out=Scroll Timeline O…PgUpScroll Timeline O…PgDnZoom Timeline to …\Scroll Timeline L…CtrlPgUpScroll Timeline R…CtrlPgDnSwitch to First W…ShiftAlt1shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ADOBE CHARACTER ANIMATOR · WINDOWS

Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.

All Adobe Character Animator keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

The complete list of 27 Adobe Character Animator 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.

Scene 11

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 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 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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