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AutoCAD Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential AutoCAD shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.
AutoCAD is Autodesk's industry-standard CAD application for precise 2D drafting and 3D design across engineering and architecture. Its command shortcuts and aliases are central to the workflow, letting drafters issue commands by keyboard for speed and accuracy.
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All AutoCAD keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
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+ 3 more controls in the table below
Editing 18
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Cancel Current Command | Esc |
| Move | M |
| Erase | E |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Copy Object | CtrlC |
| Paste Object | CtrlV |
| Copy (Command Alias) | CO |
| Offset | O |
| Trim | TR |
| Fillet | F |
| Cut Object | CtrlX |
| Select All Objects | CtrlA |
| Explode | X |
| Stretch | S |
| Copy with Base Point | CtrlShiftC |
| Chamfer | CHA |
| Group | G |
Commands 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Line | L |
| Circle | C |
| Save Drawing | CtrlS |
| Arc | A |
| New Drawing | CtrlN |
| Open Drawing | CtrlO |
| Plot (Print) Dialog | CtrlP |
| Hatch | H |
| Block (Create) | B |
| Multiline Text | T |
| Insert Block | I |
View 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom | Z |
| Properties Palette | Ctrl1 |
| Pan | P |
| Toggle Command Line | Ctrl9 |
| Toggle Clean Screen | Ctrl0 |
| Display Help | F1 |
| Toggle Text Screen | F2 |
| Switch to Next Drawing | CtrlTab |
Toggles 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Ortho Mode | F8 |
| Toggle Grid Mode | F7 |
| Toggle Snap Mode | F9 |
| Toggle Polar Mode | F10 |
| Toggle Dynamic Input | F12 |
Object Snaps 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Object Snap Mode | F3 |
| Toggle 3D Object Snap | F4 |
| Toggle Object Snap Tracking | F11 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every AutoCAD shortcut?
- AutoCAD has 45 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 AutoCAD product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AutoCAD. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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