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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26 actions and 26 key variants match.
- Inkscape Documented
| Action | Keys | Row actions |
|---|---|---|
| Choose the node tool Canvas | Mac N | Source |
| Choose the rectangle tool Canvas | Mac R | Source |
| Choose the ellipse and arc tool Canvas | Mac E | Source |
| Choose the spiral tool Canvas | Mac I | Source |
| Choose the pencil tool Canvas | Mac P | Source |
| Choose the pen tool Canvas | Mac B | Source |
| Choose the calligraphy tool Canvas | Mac C | Source |
| Choose the text tool Canvas | Mac T | Source |
| Choose the gradient tool Canvas | Mac G | Source |
| Choose the dropper tool Canvas | Mac D | Source |
| Choose the paint bucket tool Canvas | Mac U | Source |
| Choose the tweak tool Canvas | Mac W | Source |
| Choose the spray tool Canvas | Mac A | Source |
| Choose the connector tool Canvas | Mac O | Source |
| Choose the zoom tool Canvas | Mac Z | Source |
| Choose the measure tool Canvas | Mac M | Source |
| Choose the shape builder tool Canvas | Mac X | Source |
| Zoom in Canvas | Mac | Source |
| Zoom out Canvas | Mac - | Source |
| Zoom to actual size Canvas | Mac 1 | Source |
| Zoom to the whole drawing Canvas | Mac 4 | Source |
| Zoom to the page Canvas | Mac 5 | Source |
| Show or hide the grid Canvas | Mac # | Source |
| Show or hide guides Canvas | Mac | | Source |
| Show or hide rulers Canvas | Mac CmdR | Source |
| Turn snapping on or off Canvas | Mac % | 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