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Windows edition · 47 shortcuts
FreeCAD Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
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.
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A printable FreeCAD 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 FreeCAD keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 47 FreeCAD 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.
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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 | CtrlI |
| 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every FreeCAD shortcut?
- FreeCAD has 47 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 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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