Inkscape keyboard shortcuts
Drawing tools, paths, objects, zoom, and dialogs in the free vector editor.
99 shortcuts Mac and Windows checked September 14, 2026
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- Inkscape Documented
| Action | Keys | Row actions |
|---|---|---|
| Choose the selector tool Canvas | Mac S 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the node tool Canvas | Mac N 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the rectangle tool Canvas | Mac R 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the ellipse and arc tool Canvas | Mac E 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the spiral tool Canvas | Mac I 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the pencil tool Canvas | Mac P 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the pen tool Canvas | Mac B 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the calligraphy tool Canvas | Mac C 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the text tool Canvas | Mac T 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the gradient tool Canvas | Mac G 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the dropper tool Canvas | Mac D 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the paint bucket tool Canvas | Mac U 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the tweak tool Canvas | Mac W 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the spray tool Canvas | Mac A 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the connector tool Canvas | Mac O 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the zoom tool Canvas | Mac Z 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the measure tool Canvas | Mac M 1 more variant | Source |
| Choose the shape builder tool Canvas | Mac X 1 more variant | Source |
| Start a new document Anywhere | Mac CmdN 1 more variant | Source |
| Open a document Anywhere | Mac CmdO 1 more variant | Source |
| Save the document Anywhere | Mac CmdS 1 more variant | Source |
| Save the document under a new name Anywhere | Mac CmdShiftS 1 more variant | Source |
| Save a copy of the document Anywhere | Mac CmdShiftOptionS 1 more variant | Source |
| Import a file Anywhere | Mac CmdI 1 more variant | Source |
| Print the document Anywhere | Mac CmdP 1 more variant | Source |
| Close the document Anywhere | Mac CmdW 1 more variant | Source |
| Quit Inkscape Anywhere | Mac CmdQ 1 more variant | Source |
| Undo Anywhere | Mac CmdZ 1 more variant | Source |
| Redo Anywhere | Mac CmdShiftZ 1 more variant | Source |
| Cut the selection Anywhere | Mac CmdX 1 more variant | Source |
About Inkscape and its shortcuts
Inkscape is free vector drawing, and its keyboard is deeper than most people expect: tools on single keys, precise object transforms, node editing, alignment and the XML editor. The transform commands are what make it usable for technical drawing rather than only illustration.
Inkscape exposes its full keyboard configuration and ships alternative sets that imitate other vector tools. Version 1.x moved several commands, so an older installation can disagree.
Where the Inkscape keys came from
Read from 1 documentation page published by the makers of Inkscape. Report a key that is wrong
To see how one action is done in other apps as well as Inkscape, browse the shortcuts by task. Shortcuts by task