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Mac edition · 46 shortcuts
Excalidraw Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Excalidraw shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Excalidraw 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 Excalidraw keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 46 Excalidraw keyboard shortcuts for Mac, 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 14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection tool | V |
| Rectangle tool | R |
| Arrow tool | A |
| Text tool | T |
| Ellipse tool | O |
| Line tool | L |
| Draw (freehand) tool | P |
| Diamond tool | D |
| Eraser tool | E |
| Hand (pan) tool | H |
| Frame tool | F |
| Laser pointer | K |
| Keep tool active after drawing | Q |
| Edit line / arrow points | ⌘↵ |
Editing 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Duplicate | ⌘D |
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Redo | ⌘⇧Z |
| Cut | ⌘X |
| Delete | ⌦ |
| Copy styles | ⌘⌥C |
| Paste styles | ⌘⌥V |
| Add link to element | ⌘K |
View 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom in | ⌘+ |
| Zoom out | ⌘− |
| Command palette | ⌘/ |
| Reset zoom | ⌘0 |
| Zoom to fit | ⇧1 |
| Zoom to selection | ⇧2 |
| Toggle grid | ⌘' |
| Zen mode | ⌥Z |
| View mode | ⌥R |
| Toggle theme (dark/light) | ⌥⇧D |
Arrange 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group selection | ⌘G |
| Ungroup selection | ⌘⇧G |
| Send to back | ⌘⌥[ |
| Bring to front | ⌘⌥] |
| Send backward | ⌘[ |
| Bring forward | ⌘] |
| Flip horizontal | ⇧H |
| Flip vertical | ⇧V |
| Toggle element lock | ⌘⇧L |
Selection 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select all | ⌘A |
| Add to selection | ⇧ |
Canvas 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move canvas | ␣ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Excalidraw shortcut?
- Excalidraw has 46 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 macOS edition.
- Is this an official Excalidraw product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Excalidraw. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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