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Windows edition · 50 shortcuts
Adobe InDesign Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Adobe InDesign shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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All Adobe InDesign keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 50 Adobe InDesign 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.
Tools 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection Tool | V |
| Type Tool | T |
| Direct Selection Tool | A |
| Pen Tool | P |
| Rectangle Frame Tool | F |
| Rectangle Tool | M |
| Zoom Tool | Z |
| Hand Tool | H |
| Ellipse Tool | L |
| Eyedropper Tool | I |
| Toggle Text / Object Control | Esc |
| Pencil Tool | N |
| Gradient Swatch Tool | G |
View 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | Ctrl= |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl− |
| Fit Page in Window | Ctrl0 |
| Toggle Preview Mode | W |
| Actual Size (100%) | Ctrl1 |
| Show / Hide Guides | Ctrl; |
| Fit Spread in Window | CtrlAlt0 |
| Show / Hide Frame Edges | CtrlH |
| Show / Hide Rulers | CtrlR |
| Lock Column Guides | CtrlAlt; |
Objects 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group | CtrlG |
| Ungroup | CtrlShiftG |
| Bring to Front | CtrlShift] |
| Send to Back | CtrlShift[ |
| Lock | CtrlL |
| Bring Forward | Ctrl] |
| Send Backward | Ctrl[ |
| Step and Repeat | CtrlAltU |
| Fit Content Proportionally | CtrlAltShiftE |
Text 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | CtrlShiftB |
| Italic | CtrlShiftI |
| Increase Font Size | CtrlShift. |
| Decrease Font Size | CtrlShift, |
| Align Left | CtrlShiftL |
| Align Center | CtrlShiftC |
| Align Right | CtrlShiftR |
| Justify | CtrlShiftJ |
Layout 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | CtrlS |
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Place | CtrlD |
| Redo | CtrlShiftZ |
| Select All | CtrlA |
| New Document | CtrlN |
| Deselect All | CtrlShiftA |
Navigation 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Go to Page | CtrlJ |
| Next Spread | AltPgDn |
| Previous Spread | AltPgUp |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Adobe InDesign shortcut?
- Adobe InDesign has 50 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 InDesign product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Adobe InDesign. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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