⌨️ All Shortcuts
Complete Keyboard Shortcuts Reference
Press ? anytime in the whiteboard to toggle this shortcuts panel. Single keys for tools (P=Pen, H=Highlighter), Space=Pan, G=Grid. Draw 10x faster with zero mouse clicks.
Quick Access: Press ?
Single keyboard shortcut shows/hides this complete reference anytime while drawing. No need to visit this page.
Master Shortcut:
- ? = Toggle full shortcuts panel instantly
- Works while drawing, zooming, panning
- Works on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, mobile
- Never lose this reference - always 1 key away
Drawing Tools (Single Keys)
| Tool | Shortcut | Icon | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen | P | ✏️ | Default drawing/writing |
| Highlighter | H | 📝 | Highlighting/emphasis |
| Eraser | E | 🧽 | Precise erasing |
| Line | L | 📏 | Straight lines (+Shift=perfect angles) |
| Arrow | A | ➡️ | Flowcharts, directions |
| Shapes | S | 🔺 | Circles, rectangles, diamonds |
| Sticky Note | N | 📌 | Brainstorming, KWL charts |
| Text | T | 🔤 | Labels, notes, titles |
Canvas Navigation
| Action | Windows | Mac | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan/Grab | Space + Drag | Space + Drag | Two Fingers |
| Toggle Grid | G | G | Toolbar |
| Fullscreen | F | F | Browser Menu |
| Zoom In | + | = | Pinch Out |
| Zoom Out | - | - | Pinch In |
| Reset Zoom | 0 | 0 | Double Tap |
| Shortcuts Help | ? | ? | Toolbar Icon |
Edit & Undo
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Undo | Ctrl+Z | ⌘Z |
| Redo | Ctrl+Y | ⌘⇧Z |
| Save PNG | Ctrl+S | ⌘S |
| Copy | Ctrl+C | ⌘C |
| Paste | Ctrl+V | ⌘V |
Pro Drawing Modifiers
Hold These Keys While Drawing:
- Shift = Perfect straight lines (0°, 45°, 90° angles)
- Shift + Shapes = Perfect circles/squares
- Space = Temporary pan tool (hold + drag)
- G = Grid snapping enabled
Power User Tip: P→H→E→Space→G sequence lets you draw, highlight, erase, pan, and align without touching your mouse.
Mobile & Touch Devices
- Two-finger drag = Pan canvas
- Pinch in/out = Zoom
- Tap toolbar icons (same single-letter shortcuts work)
- Double-tap canvas = Reset zoom
- Swipe from edge = Show shortcuts (? equivalent)
Printable Quick Reference
Top 10 Shortcuts (Print This):
- ? = Show all shortcuts
- P = Pen | H = Highlighter | E = Eraser
- Space = Pan | G = Grid
- S = Shapes | N = Sticky Notes
- Ctrl+Z/⌘Z = Undo
- + - 0 = Zoom controls
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I see shortcuts while drawing?
Press ? anytime. Toggles shortcuts panel on/off instantly. Works during drawing, zooming, anything.
What does Spacebar do?
Hold Space + drag = instant Pan/Grab tool. Navigate large canvases without clicking toolbar.
How do I draw perfect straight lines?
P (Pen) + hold Shift while dragging. Creates 0°, 45°, 90° angles automatically.
Do shortcuts work on mobile/iPad?
Yes! External keyboards work perfectly. Touch gestures: two-finger pan, pinch zoom, toolbar taps.
Can I save with keyboard shortcut?
Ctrl+S / ⌘S = Export PNG instantly. Use PDF guide for PDF export.