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Figma Shortcuts

This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Figma on Linux, covering all 20 shortcuts organized into 3 sections. Whether you’re new to Figma or looking to master advanced features, this cheat sheet has every key combination you need — from basic editing and navigation to app-specific power-user actions.

Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work in Figma. Every time you use a shortcut instead of reaching for the mouse, you save a few seconds — and those seconds compound into hours over weeks and months. Start with the shortcuts you use most (copy, paste, undo, save), then gradually add app-specific ones as they become relevant to your workflow. Bookmark this page or download the PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.

Using keyboard shortcuts in Figma reduces context switching between keyboard and mouse, helping you maintain focus and work more efficiently. Research shows that shortcut-driven workflows can save up to 8 working days per year compared to menu-driven navigation. On Linux, most Figma shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.

Tips for Learning Shortcuts

  • Practice one new Figma shortcut each day. Muscle memory builds faster when you focus on a single combination at a time rather than trying to learn them all at once.
  • Print or bookmark this page for quick reference while working in Figma. Having shortcuts visible nearby helps bridge the gap between looking them up and recalling them from memory.
  • Start with the shortcuts you use most. In Figma, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.

Tools8

ActionShortcut
Move ToolV
Frame ToolF
RectangleR
EllipseO
LineL
Pen ToolP
Text ToolT
EyedropperI

View4

ActionShortcut
Zoom InCtrl+
Zoom OutCtrl-
Zoom to 100%Ctrl0
Zoom to FitCtrl1

Editing8

ActionShortcut
Group SelectionCtrlG
UngroupCtrlShiftG
DuplicateCtrlD
Rename LayerCtrlR
Send BackwardCtrl[
Bring ForwardCtrl]
Copy as CSSCtrlAltC
Toggle UICtrl\

Frequently Asked Questions

Access Figma shortcuts from your menu bar

KeyShortcut detects the active app and shows its shortcuts instantly. No memorization needed.