Undo
Editor
The most universal shortcut in the app.
With MacKeys
⌘ + Z
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + Z
High frequency
Design shortcut guide
Canva shortcuts for Mac-native people on Windows
Canva is less shortcut-dense than Adobe apps, but the keyboard still matters for speed. MacKeys helps keep the common navigation and edit actions aligned with the shortcut habits many Mac users already expect.
With MacKeys
Command-first shortcuts stay readable and familiar.
The goal is not to make Figma different. It is to remove the modifier translation layer so common actions still feel like the Mac workflow your hands already know.
Without MacKeys
The work is the same, but the keyboard language keeps shifting.
Native Windows shortcuts usually ask for `Ctrl` and `Alt` translations. In dense design sessions, that adds up as hesitation, extra reach, and slower recovery when you are moving quickly.
Shortcut rows
8
Workflow actions covered on this page.
Translated shortcuts
6
Rows where MacKeys removes the Windows modifier translation.
High-gain actions
0
5 of these are high-frequency shortcuts.
Workflow sections
Jump to the part of Figma where shortcut translation matters most.
Editor Basics
Editor Basics shortcuts
Core shortcuts used while editing templates and layouts.
Redo
Editor
A frequent companion to undo during iteration.
With MacKeys
⇧ + ⌘ + Z
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + Shift + Z
High frequency
Select all
Canvas
Useful for quick layout adjustments.
With MacKeys
⌘ + A
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + A
High frequency
Elements
Elements shortcuts
Selection and arrangement shortcuts.
Duplicate
Elements
A high-frequency action when iterating on layouts.
With MacKeys
⌘ + D
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + D
High frequency
Group
Elements
Keeps related pieces together while designing quickly.
With MacKeys
⌘ + G
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + G
Medium frequency
Pages
Pages shortcuts
Navigation across multi-page projects.
Next page
Pages
Example of an action that already feels stable across platforms.
With MacKeys
Alt + Page Down
Without MacKeys
Alt + Page Down
Medium frequency
Previous page
Pages
Useful for presentations and multi-page work.
With MacKeys
Alt + Page Up
Without MacKeys
Alt + Page Up
Medium frequency
Export
Export shortcuts
Sharing and download actions.
Download
Share
A key handoff step where an easy shortcut still saves time.
With MacKeys
⌘ + Shift + S
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + Shift + S
High frequency
Reading the gain labels
A shortcut gets a higher estimated gain when it combines three things: frequent use, more awkward native Windows modifiers, and a higher likelihood of breaking Mac muscle memory in the middle of focused work.
High gain
Medium gain
Low gain
Why this matters in Canva
Canva rewards fast repetition. Duplicate, group, frame, zoom, and property-copy actions are not isolated commands. They are part of the rhythm. The closer that rhythm stays to Mac muscle memory, the less time gets lost to tiny modifier decisions.
FAQ
Does Canva rely on shortcuts as much as Adobe apps? +
Not usually, but the most repeated actions still benefit from consistent keyboard behavior.