Canva is a browser-based graphic design tool for creating social posts, presentations, and marketing graphics from templates. Keyboard shortcuts speed up adding elements, aligning objects, and duplicating layers as you assemble designs quickly.
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All Canva keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 7 more controls in the table below
+ 7 more controls in the table below
43 shortcuts
Editing 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Duplicate | ⌘D |
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Redo | ⌘⇧Z |
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Cut | ⌘X |
| Delete Element | ⌦ |
| Save | ⌘S |
| Deselect / Show Main Menu | ⎋ |
| Add Link | ⌘K |
| Find and Replace Text | ⌘F |
Text 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | ⌘B |
| Italic | ⌘I |
| Underline | ⌘U |
| Increase Font Size | ⌘⇧. |
| Decrease Font Size | ⌘⇧, |
| Align Left | ⌘⇧L |
| Align Center | ⌘⇧C |
| Align Right | ⌘⇧R |
| Copy Text Style | ⌘⌥C |
| Paste Text Style | ⌘⌥V |
Arrange 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group Elements | ⌘G |
| Ungroup Elements | ⌘⇧G |
| Bring Forward | ⌘] |
| Send Backward | ⌘[ |
| Bring to Front | ⌘⌥] |
| Send to Back | ⌘⌥[ |
Tools 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Text Box | T |
| Add Rectangle | R |
| Add Circle | C |
| Add Line | L |
View 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | ⌘+ |
| Zoom Out | ⌘− |
| Zoom to 100% | ⌘0 |
| Zoom to Fit | ⌘⌥0 |
Comments 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Comment | ⌘⌥N |
| Next Comment | N |
| Previous Comment | ⇧N |
Pages 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Page | ⌘↵ |
| Delete Blank Page | ⌘⌦ |
Media 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause Video | ␣ |
| Mute / Unmute Video | M |
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- Does the poster include every Canva shortcut?
- Canva has 43 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — 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 macOS edition.
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