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Overview

Open Canva supports keyboard shortcuts to help you work faster. Press Cmd/Ctrl + / at any time to view available shortcuts in the app.

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Generation shortcuts

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Editing shortcuts

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Text input shortcuts

Standard text editing shortcuts work in all text fields:

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Discovering shortcuts

  • Cmd/Ctrl + /: Opens the shortcuts reference panel
  • Tooltips: Hover over buttons to see their keyboard shortcuts
  • Help & Support: Access the shortcuts list from Settings
Learn gradually: Master the most common shortcuts first (Cmd+Enter to generate, Cmd+Z to undo), then add more as you build muscle memory.

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Platform differences

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Accessibility

Open Canva is designed for full keyboard navigation:
  • Tab: Navigate through interactive elements
  • Enter / Space: Activate buttons and controls
  • Arrow keys: Navigate lists and menus
  • Escape: Close dialogs and cancel actions
All interactive elements include ARIA labels for screen reader compatibility.

Help & Support

More ways to get help.

Best Practices

Tips for efficient workflow.

Quickstart

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