This comprehensive guide to keyboard shortcuts is designed to help you navigate the YouDesign interface faster and more efficiently. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, mastering these shortcuts will enhance your productivity and streamline your creative process.

From basic navigation to precise object manipulation, these shortcuts are curated to minimize menu reliance and maximize your creative potential.

General

These shortcuts assist with overall navigation and basic editing actions, enabling quick access to essential features across the platform.

Shortcut Name	WindowsOS	Apple - macOS
Select None	`ESC`	`ESC`
Select All	`CTRL` + `A`	`command` + `A`
Delete selection	`Delete`/ `Backspace`	`Delete`/ `Backspace`
Cut selection	`CTRL` + `X` `SHIFT` + `Del`	`command` + `X` `SHIFT` + `Del`
Copy selection	`CTRL` + `C` `CTRL` + `Insert`	`command` + `C` `command` + `Insert`
Paste selection	`CTRL` + `V` `SHIFT` + `Insert`	`command` + `V` `SHIFT` + `Insert`
Undo — undoes the last action	`CTRL` + `Z` `ALT`+ `Backspace`	`command` + `Z` `option`+ `delete`
Redo — redoes the last undone action	`CTRL` + `Y` `ALT`+ `SHIFT` + `Backspace`	`command` + `Y` `option`+ `SHIFT` + `delete`
Scroll the diagram	Arrow Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) PageUp / PageDown / Home / End	Arrow Keys ⬆️ ⬇️ ⬅️ ➡️ (Up/Down/Left/Right)
Space	Scrolls the board to the selected part	Scrolls the board to the selected part

Canvas

Manipulate the design canvas with these shortcuts, allowing for smooth navigation and workspace adjustments.

Shortcut Name	WindowsOS	Apple - macOS
Pan View	`Space` + `Left Click` & Drag	`Space` + `Left Click` & Drag
Lasso Select	`Left Click (1sec)` & Drag	`Left Click (1sec)` & Drag
Multi-Select	`CTRL`+ `Left Click`multiple elements `SHIFT`+ `Left Click`multiple elements	`option`+ `Left Click` multiple elements `SHIFT`+ `Left Click`multiple elements
Reset the zoom to 100%	`CTRL` + `0`	`command` + `0`
Zoom - fit to screen	`SHIFT` + `Z`	`SHIFT` + `Z`
Toggle Grid	`SHIFT` + `ALT` + `3`	`SHIFT` + `option` + `3`

Elements

These shortcuts provide precision when working with individual elements on the canvas, ensuring alignment and structure.

Shortcut Name	WindowsOS	Apple - macOS
Element Snapping to grid	`SHIFT`+ `ALT` + `1`	`SHIFT` + `option` + `1`
Guided Lines relative to nearby elements	`SHIFT`+ `ALT` + `2`	`SHIFT`+ `option`+`2`