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Mac edition · 42 shortcuts
Motion Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Motion shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Motion 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 Motion keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 42 Motion 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.
View 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In (Canvas) | ⌘= |
| Zoom Out (Canvas) | ⌘− |
| Zoom Level (Fit in Window) | ⇧Z |
| Show / Hide Properties Inspector | F1 |
| Show / Hide Project Pane | F5 |
| Show / Hide Timing Pane | F6 |
| Zoom In (Timeline) | ⌥⌘= |
| Zoom Out (Timeline) | ⌥⌘− |
| Show / Hide Behaviors Inspector | F2 |
| Show / Hide Filters Inspector | F3 |
| Show / Hide Object Inspector | F4 |
| Show / Hide HUD | F7 |
Playback 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Stop | ␣ |
| Go to Start | ↖ |
| Go to End | ↘ |
| Loop Playback | ⇧L |
| Set In Point | ⇧I |
| Set Out Point | ⇧O |
Project 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | ⌘S |
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Redo | ⇧⌘Z |
| New Project | ⌘N |
| Open | ⌘O |
| Save As | ⇧⌘S |
Editing 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Cut | ⌘X |
| Delete | ⌦ |
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Deselect All | ⇧⌘A |
Tools 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select / Transform Tool | ⇧S |
| Rectangle Tool | R |
| Circle Tool | C |
| Crop Tool | ⇧C |
| Bezier / B-Spline Tool | B |
Objects & Layers 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group | ⌘G |
| Duplicate | ⌘D |
| Ungroup | ⌥⌘G |
| Make Clone Layer | K |
Keyframing 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Keyframe | ⌃K |
| Record Animation | A |
| Go to Next Keyframe | ⇧K |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Motion shortcut?
- Motion has 42 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 Motion product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Motion. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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