> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.opencanva.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Keyboard Shortcuts

> Complete list of keyboard shortcuts in Open Canva for faster navigation, image generation, and editing. Open the shortcut panel with Cmd/Ctrl + /.

## Overview

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

## Generation shortcuts

| Shortcut             | Action                            |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + Enter** | Generate (execute current prompt) |
| **Escape**           | Cancel or close dialogs           |

## Editing shortcuts

| Shortcut                 | Action               |
| ------------------------ | -------------------- |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + Z**         | Undo                 |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z** | Redo                 |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + S**         | Save                 |
| **Delete / Backspace**   | Delete selected item |

## Navigation shortcuts

| Shortcut         | Action                              |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + /** | Show keyboard shortcuts             |
| **Tab**          | Navigate between interface elements |
| **Enter**        | Confirm actions or submit forms     |
| **Arrow keys**   | Navigate lists and menus            |
| **Escape**       | Close dialogs, deselect             |

## Text input shortcuts

Standard text editing shortcuts work in all text fields:

| Shortcut         | Action          |
| ---------------- | --------------- |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + A** | Select all text |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + C** | Copy            |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + V** | Paste           |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + X** | Cut             |

## 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

<Tip>
  **Learn gradually**: Master the most common shortcuts first (Cmd+Enter to generate, Cmd+Z to undo), then add more as you build muscle memory.
</Tip>

## Platform differences

| Platform        | Modifier key |
| --------------- | ------------ |
| macOS           | **Cmd** (⌘)  |
| Windows / Linux | **Ctrl**     |

## 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.

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