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Windows edition · 45 shortcuts
Inkscape Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Inkscape shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Inkscape 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 Inkscape keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 45 Inkscape 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.
Edit 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | ShiftCtrlZ |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste | CtrlV |
| Cut | CtrlX |
| Duplicate | CtrlD |
| Select all in current layer | CtrlA |
| Paste in place | CtrlAltV |
| Delete selection | Del |
Object 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group objects | CtrlG |
| Ungroup | ShiftCtrlG |
| Fill and Stroke dialog | ShiftCtrlF |
| Align and Distribute dialog | ShiftCtrlA |
| Raise to top | HOME |
| Lower to bottom | END |
| Flip horizontally | H |
| Flip vertically | V |
Tools 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection tool | F1 |
| Node editor tool | N |
| Rectangle tool | R |
| Ellipse / circle tool | E |
| Bezier / pen tool | B |
| Text tool | T |
| Pencil (freehand) tool | P |
File 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | CtrlS |
| Open document | CtrlO |
| New document | CtrlN |
| Export to PNG | ShiftCtrlE |
| Save as | ShiftCtrlS |
| Import bitmap or SVG | CtrlI |
| Quit Inkscape | CtrlQ |
Path 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Object to path | ShiftCtrlC |
| Union | Ctrl+ |
| Difference | Ctrl− |
| Stroke to path | CtrlAltC |
| Combine paths | CtrlK |
| Simplify path | CtrlL |
Zoom 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom in | + |
| Zoom out | − |
| Zoom to page | 5 |
| Zoom to selection | 3 |
| Zoom 1:1 | 1 |
View 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| XML editor | ShiftCtrlX |
| Layers dialog | ShiftCtrlL |
| Toggle fullscreen | F11 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Inkscape shortcut?
- Inkscape has 45 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 Inkscape product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Inkscape. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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