Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to design, edit, and organize your layers without breaking your creative flow. Whether you want to zoom instantly or group layers in a click, Abyssale has a dedicated menu to help you learn them all.

How to view the shortcuts list

To access the full directory of available shortcuts while working on a design, follow these simple steps:

Open the Menu: In the top-left corner of the Design Editor, click on the Abyssale "A" logo.
Select Shortcuts: From the dropdown menu, click on View all shortcuts.
Browse the Modal: A window will pop up displaying all available commands categorized by:
- General: Zooming, undo/redo, and saving.
- Layers: Grouping, duplicating, and locking elements.
- Create: Quick keys for adding text, images, or shapes.
- Timeline: Controls for video and animation playback.

Boost Your Productivity with Shortcuts

Speed up your design process by using keyboard shortcuts. Below is the complete list of commands available in the Abyssale Design Editor, updated for both Windows/Linux and macOS users.

General Shortcuts

Manage your project view and file state.

Action	Windows / Linux	macOS
Select All	`Ctrl + A`	`⌘ (Command) + A`
Zoom In	`Ctrl + +`	`⌘ (Command) + +`
Zoom Out	`Ctrl + -`	`⌘ (Command) + -`
Zoom 100%	`Ctrl + 0`	`⌘ (Command) + 0`
Zoom to Whole Canvas	`Ctrl + 1`	`⌘ (Command) + 1`
Enable/Disable Rulers	`⇧ (Shift) + R`	`⇧ (Shift) + R`
Undo	`Ctrl + Z`	`⌘ (Command) + Z`
Redo	`Ctrl + ⇧ (Shift) + Z`	`⌘ (Command) + ⇧ (Shift) + Z`
Save Design	`Ctrl + S`	`⌘ (Command) + S`
Move the Canvas	`Middle Click`	`Middle Click` / `Space + Drag`

Layer Management

Organize and manipulate your design elements.

Action	Windows / Linux	macOS
Group Layers	`Ctrl + G`	`⌘ (Command) + G`
Multiple Selection	`⇧ (Shift) + Click`	`⇧ (Shift) + Click`
Copy	`Ctrl + C`	`⌘ (Command) + C`
Paste	`Ctrl + V`	`⌘ (Command) + V`
Duplicate	`Ctrl + D`	`⌘ (Command) + D`
Move Quickly	`⇧ (Shift) + Arrows`	`⇧ (Shift) + Arrows`
Delete Layer	`Del` / `Backspace`	`Delete` / `Backspace`
Hide Layer	`Ctrl + H`	`⌘ (Command) + H`
Lock Layer	`Ctrl + L`	`⌘ (Command) + L`
Toggle Auto Layout	`⇧ (Shift) + A`	`⇧ (Shift) + A`

Creation & Timeline

Quickly add new elements or control your animation playback.

Action	Windows / Linux	macOS
Create Design Format	`Ctrl + F`	`⌘ (Command) + F`
Create New Text Layer	`T`	`T`
Create New Image Layer	`I`	`I`
Create New Shape	`S`	`S`
Create New Button	`B`	`B`
Create New Logo	`L`	`L`
Play / Pause (Timeline)	`Spacebar`	`Spacebar`

Note: If you are using a browser like Chrome or Edge, some system shortcuts (like Ctrl + S) might trigger browser actions. Make sure your cursor is active within the Abyssale Editor for the best experience.

How to Undo and Redo changes in the Design Editor