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Windows edition · 37 shortcuts
SOLIDWORKS Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential SOLIDWORKS shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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All SOLIDWORKS keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 37 SOLIDWORKS 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.
View 16
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom to Fit | F |
| View Orientation / View Selector | Space |
| Isometric View | Ctrl7 |
| Front View | Ctrl1 |
| Normal To | Ctrl8 |
| Top View | Ctrl5 |
| Zoom to Area | Z |
| Open View Selector | CtrlSpace |
| Rotate Model | AltLEFT |
| Rotate Model (incremental) | UP |
| Rotate Model 90 Degrees | ShiftUP |
| Pan Model | CtrlUP |
| Back View | Ctrl2 |
| Left View | Ctrl3 |
| Right View | Ctrl4 |
| Bottom View | Ctrl6 |
File 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | CtrlS |
| Open Document | CtrlO |
| New Document | CtrlN |
| Close Document | CtrlW |
| Cycle Open Documents | CtrlTab |
| CtrlP | |
| Recent Documents | R |
Edit 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste | CtrlV |
| Cut | CtrlX |
| Delete | Del |
| Select All | CtrlA |
Selection 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection Breadcrumbs to Cursor | D |
| Selection Filter Toolbar | F5 |
| Toggle Selection Filters | F6 |
Features 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Rebuild (changed features) | CtrlB |
| Force Rebuild (entire model) | CtrlQ |
Tools 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shortcut Bar | S |
| Help | F1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every SOLIDWORKS shortcut?
- SOLIDWORKS has 37 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 SOLIDWORKS product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by SOLIDWORKS. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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