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Affinity Publisher is a desktop publishing application for laying out books, magazines, and brochures with master pages and precise typography. Shortcuts help you flow text, manage frames, and move between pages quickly during long layout sessions.

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All Affinity Publisher keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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+ 5 more controls in the table below

44 shortcuts

Tools 11

Action Shortcut
Move Tool V
Text Tool (Frame / Artistic) T
Node Tool A
Pen Tool P
Picture Frame Tool F
Rectangle / Ellipse Shape Tool M
Fill / Gradient Tool G
Colour Picker Tool I
Transparency Tool Y
View / Pan Tool H
Zoom Tool Z

Document 8

Action Shortcut
Save CtrlS
New Document CtrlN
Open Document CtrlO
Export CtrlAltS
Save As CtrlShiftS
Print CtrlP
Close Document CtrlW
Settings / Preferences Ctrl,

Edit 7

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlShiftZ
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Cut CtrlX
Select All CtrlA
Deselect CtrlD

Objects 7

Action Shortcut
Group CtrlG
Ungroup CtrlShiftG
Move to Front CtrlShift]
Move to Back CtrlShift[
Move Forward One Ctrl]
Move Back One Ctrl[
Convert to Curves CtrlShiftK

View 6

Action Shortcut
Zoom In Ctrl+
Zoom Out Ctrl−
Zoom to Fit Ctrl0
Zoom to 100% Ctrl1
Show Rulers CtrlR
Show Guides Ctrl;

Text 3

Action Shortcut
Bold CtrlB
Italic CtrlI
Underline CtrlU

Layers 2

Action Shortcut
Lock CtrlL
Unlock CtrlShiftL

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Windows edition · 44 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Affinity Publisher shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Affinity Publisher shortcut?
Affinity Publisher has 44 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — 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 a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official Affinity Publisher product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Affinity Publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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