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Whimsical is a visual workspace for building flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, and sticky-note boards. Its keyboard shortcuts speed up adding shapes, connecting nodes, and arranging elements, helping teams sketch out ideas and diagrams without constant toolbar trips.

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All Whimsical 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
↑
←
↓
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+ 4 more controls in the table below

38 shortcuts

General 9

Action Shortcut
Open command menu CtrlK
Add new file/folder CtrlAltN
Select all CtrlA
Search current file CtrlF
Deselect Esc
Comment CtrlAltM
Search everything CtrlEnter
Get shareable link CtrlAltS
Open/hide sidebar CtrlE

Editing 9

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlShiftZ
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Duplicate CtrlD
Group objects CtrlG
Ungroup objects CtrlShiftG
Copy as image CtrlShiftC
Lock object CtrlShiftL

View 6

Action Shortcut
Zoom in =
Zoom out −
Zoom to 100% 0
Zoom to content 1
Pan board Space
Zoom to selection 2

Arrange 4

Action Shortcut
Bring forward Ctrl]
Send backward Ctrl[
Bring to front ]
Send to back [

Flowchart 4

Action Shortcut
Add rectangle (flowchart) R
Add connector (flowchart) C
Add text T
Quick add AltRIGHT

Mind Map 4

Action Shortcut
Add child node (mind map) Tab
Add sibling node (mind map) Enter
Add root node (mind map) M
Collapse/expand node (mind map) Ctrl/

Sticky Note 1

Action Shortcut
Add sticky note N

AI 1

Action Shortcut
Generate with AI Ctrl.

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GENERALOpen command menuCtrlKAdd new file/folderCtrlAltNSelect allCtrlASearch current fileCtrlFDeselectEscCommentCtrlAltMSearch everythingCtrlEnterGet shareable linkCtrlAltSOpen/hide sidebarCtrlEAIGenerate with AICtrl.ARRANGEBring forwardCtrl]Send backwardCtrl[Bring to front]Send to back[EDITINGUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDuplicateCtrlDGroup objectsCtrlGUngroup objectsCtrlShiftGCopy as imageCtrlShiftCLock objectCtrlShiftLFLOWCHARTAdd rectangle (flowchart)RAdd connector (flowchart)CAdd textTQuick addAltRIGHTMIND MAPAdd child node (mind map)TabAdd sibling node (mind map)EnterAdd root node (mind map)MCollapse/expand nodeCtrl/STICKY NOTEAdd sticky noteNVIEWZoom in=Zoom out−Zoom to 100%0Zoom to content1Pan boardSpaceZoom to selection2WhimsicalKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 38BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH WHIMSICAL · WINDOWS
GENERAL09Open command menuCtrlKAdd new file/folderCtrlAltNSelect allCtrlASearch current fileCtrlFDeselectEscCommentCtrlAltMSearch everythingCtrlEnterGet shareable linkCtrlAltSOpen/hide sidebarCtrlEAI01Generate with AICtrl.ARRANGE04Bring forwardCtrl]Send backwardCtrl[Bring to front]Send to back[EDITING09UndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDuplicateCtrlDGroup objectsCtrlGUngroup objectsCtrlShiftGCopy as imageCtrlShiftCLock objectCtrlShiftLFLOWCHART04Add rectangleRAdd connectorCAdd textTQuick addAltRIGHTMIND MAP04Add child nodeTabAdd sibling nodeEnterAdd root nodeMCollapse/expand nodeCtrl/STICKY NOTE01Add sticky noteNVIEW06Zoom in=Zoom out−Zoom to 100%0Zoom to content1Pan boardSpaceZoom to selection2WhimsicalKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 38BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH WHIMSICAL · WINDOWS
WHIMSICAL · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSWindows · 8 SETS · No.01WHIMSICALTOTAL38SHORTCUTSFOR WINDOWS · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSGENERAL09EDITING09MIND MAP04STICKY NOTE01VIEW06FLOWCHART04AI01ARRANGE04REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comOpen command menuCtrlKAdd new file/folderCtrlAltNSelect allCtrlASearch current fileCtrlFDeselectEscCommentCtrlAltMSearch everythingCtrlEnterGet shareable linkCtrlAltSOpen/hide sidebarCtrlEUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDuplicateCtrlDGroup objectsCtrlGUngroup objectsCtrlShiftGCopy as imageCtrlShiftCLock objectCtrlShiftLAdd child node (mind map)TabAdd sibling node (mind map)EnterAdd root node (mind map)MCollapse/expand node (mind map)Ctrl/Add sticky noteNZoom in=Zoom out−Zoom to 100%0Zoom to content1Pan boardSpaceZoom to selection2Add rectangle (flowchart)RAdd connector (flowchart)CAdd textTQuick addAltRIGHTGenerate with AICtrl.Bring forwardCtrl]Send backwardCtrl[Bring to front]Send to back[

Windows edition · 38 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Whimsical 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 Whimsical shortcut?
Whimsical has 38 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 Whimsical product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Whimsical. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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