Inkscape
Shrink the path inwards
In Inkscape, Ctrl + 9 will shrink the path inwards. On a Mac, press Cmd + 9 instead.
Where it works: Path selected
Ctrl with the left parenthesis also works.
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | Cmd9 |
| Windows | Desktop app | Ctrl9 |
Where this comes from
inkscape.xml - Inkscape default keyboard shortcuts
Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.