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FreeCAD Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

Windows edition · 47 shortcuts

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

Edition
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.

FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler for mechanical design and engineering, where features are driven by editable parameters. Its keyboard shortcuts speed up sketching, navigating the 3D view, and switching workbenches, easing complex part design.

All FreeCAD keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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Esc
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+ 3 more controls in the table below

47 shortcuts

View 17

Action Shortcut
Fit All VthenF
Toggle Visibility Space
Isometric View 0
Front View 1
Top View 2
Fit Selection VthenS
Home View Home
Right View 3
Rear View 4
Bottom View 5
Left View 6
Zoom In Ctrl+
Zoom Out Ctrl−
Rotate View Left ShiftLEFT
Rotate View Right ShiftRIGHT
Box Zoom CtrlB
Fullscreen F11

File 8

Action Shortcut
Save Document CtrlS
New Document CtrlN
Open Document CtrlO
Refresh / Recompute CtrlR
Save As CtrlShiftS
Export CtrlE
Import CtrlShiftI
Print CtrlP

Editing 8

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlY
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Cut CtrlX
Delete Del
Send to Python Console CtrlShiftP
Set Appearance CtrlD

Sketch 8

Action Shortcut
Create Line GthenL
Create Rectangle GthenR
Create Circle GthenC
Toggle Construction Geometry GthenN
Constrain Coincident C
Constrain Horizontal/Vertical A
Constrain Distance KthenD
Trim Edge GthenT

Navigation 3

Action Shortcut
TreeView Search CtrlF
Toggle Navigation / Edit Mode Esc
Activate Next Window CtrlTab

Selection 2

Action Shortcut
Box Selection ShiftB
Box Element Selection ShiftE

Help 1

Action Shortcut
Online Help F1

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Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FreeCAD. 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 FreeCAD shortcut?
FreeCAD has 47 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 FreeCAD product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FreeCAD. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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