By utilizing keyboard shortcuts in Adobe Illustrator, you can significantly improve your workflow and efficiency.
Here are some of the shortcuts I frequently use.
For Windows users, note that Option = Alt and Command = Control.
In the default settings, the shortcut keys assigned to Windows and Mac may differ.
Illustrator Keyboard Shortcuts
Basic
Action | Shortcuts |
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Preferences | Command + K |
Zoom
Action | Shortcuts |
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100% Zoom | Command + 1 |
Fit in Window | Command + 0 |
Zoom In | Command + Space + Drag |
Zoom Out | Option + Command + Space + Click |
Zoom In | Shift + Command + “+” |
Zoom Out | Command + “-“ |
Select Tools
Action | Shortcuts |
---|---|
Rectangle tool | M |
Reflect tool | O |
Scale tool | S |
Free Transform tool | E |
Objects
Action | Shortcuts |
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Send to Back | Shift + Command + [ |
Send Backward | Command + [ |
Send Forward | Command + ] |
Send to Front | Shift + Command + ] |
Paste in Place | Shift + Command + V |
Lock (Path/Object etc) | Command + 2 |
Unlock All | Option + Command + 2 |
Hide | Command + 3 |
Show All | Option + Command + 3 |
Guides
Action | Shortcuts |
---|---|
Create Guides | Command + 5 |
Lock/Unlock Guides | Option + Command + : |
Hide/Show Guides | Command + : |
Layers
Action | Shortcuts |
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Create New Layer | Command + L |
Create New Layer + Option Panel | Option + Click “New Layer button” |