Adobe After Effects
Choose and cycle the mask and shape tools
Press Q to choose and cycle the mask and shape tools in Adobe After Effects. The keys are the same on a Mac.
Where it works: Tools
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | Q |
| Windows | Desktop app | Q |
Where this comes from
Keyboard shortcuts in After Effects
Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.