How Do I Find Shortcuts in Figma?
Are you tired of wasting time navigating through various menus and options in Figma? Look no further! In this tutorial, we will explore how to find shortcuts in Figma to speed up your design workflow.
Shortcut Basics
Figma provides a wide range of keyboard shortcuts that allow you to perform actions quickly. These shortcuts can be accessed by pressing specific combinations of keys on your keyboard. Let's dive into some essential shortcuts:
1. Selection Shortcuts
To select objects in Figma, you can use the following shortcuts:
- ⌘ + A: Select all objects on the current canvas.
- V: Select the Move tool, which allows you to move objects around.
- H: Select the Hand tool, which enables panning and navigating within the canvas.
- E: Select the Scale tool, allowing you to resize objects proportionally.
2. Editing Shortcuts
If you want to make quick edits to your design elements, these shortcuts will come in handy:
- ⌘ + G: Group Objects: This shortcut allows you to group selected objects together for easy manipulation and organization.
- ⌘ + D: Duplicate Objects: Use this shortcut to create a copy of the selected object or group.
- ⌘ + Z: Undo: Made a mistake? No worries! Press this shortcut combination to undo your last action.
- ⌘ + Shift + Z: Redo: Accidentally undid too much? Use this shortcut to redo your last action.
3. Navigation Shortcuts
To navigate efficiently in Figma, try out these navigation shortcuts:
- Spacebar: Hold down the spacebar to temporarily activate the Hand tool for panning around the canvas.
- Tab: Press Tab to toggle between the canvas and the layers panel, making it easier to switch focus.
- ⌘ + 1, ⌘ + 2, ⌘ + 3: These shortcuts allow you to switch between different frames in your Figma file quickly.
Create Custom Shortcuts (Mac Only)
If you're using a Mac, Figma provides an additional option for creating custom shortcuts. Here's how:
- Select Figma from the menu bar and click on "Preferences".
- Navigate to the "Keyboard" tab.
- In the "Custom Shortcuts" section, click on the "+" button to add a new shortcut.
- Enter the menu title of the command you wish to create a shortcut for and assign your desired key combination.
- Click "Add" to save your custom shortcut.
Note: Custom shortcuts are only available on Mac computers at this time.
Conclusion
Finding and utilizing shortcuts in Figma can significantly improve your design workflow, saving you valuable time and effort. Whether it's selecting objects, editing elements, or navigating through frames, shortcuts provide a convenient way to accomplish tasks efficiently.
Remember to practice using these shortcuts regularly to become a Figma power user. Happy designing!
