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SOLIDWORKS is a widely used parametric CAD application for designing mechanical parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings. Its keyboard shortcuts and mouse gestures speed up sketching, feature creation, and view changes throughout the design process.

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All SOLIDWORKS keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
←
↓
→

+ 1 more control in the table below

37 shortcuts

View 16

Action Shortcut
Zoom to Fit F
View Orientation / View Selector Space
Isometric View Ctrl7
Front View Ctrl1
Normal To Ctrl8
Top View Ctrl5
Zoom to Area Z
Open View Selector CtrlSpace
Rotate Model AltLEFT
Rotate Model (incremental) UP
Rotate Model 90 Degrees ShiftUP
Pan Model CtrlUP
Back View Ctrl2
Left View Ctrl3
Right View Ctrl4
Bottom View Ctrl6

File 7

Action Shortcut
Save CtrlS
Open Document CtrlO
New Document CtrlN
Close Document CtrlW
Cycle Open Documents CtrlTab
Print CtrlP
Recent Documents R

Edit 7

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlY
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Cut CtrlX
Delete Del
Select All CtrlA

Selection 3

Action Shortcut
Selection Breadcrumbs to Cursor D
Selection Filter Toolbar F5
Toggle Selection Filters F6

Features 2

Action Shortcut
Rebuild (changed features) CtrlB
Force Rebuild (entire model) CtrlQ

Tools 2

Action Shortcut
Shortcut Bar S
Help F1

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Windows edition · 37 shortcuts

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

Free PNG is web-resolution & watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

These shortcuts, on physical keys

There is a Stream Deck profile for SOLIDWORKS — 56 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.

Get the SOLIDWORKS Stream Deck profile →

Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every SOLIDWORKS shortcut?
SOLIDWORKS has 37 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 SOLIDWORKS product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by SOLIDWORKS. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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