How to use the Figma Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
- 1. SearchType a task such as align, zoom or component.
- 2. Learn a fewPick three shortcuts a week and use them until they stick.
- 3. DownloadSave your filtered list as a text file to keep beside you.
What is on the sheet
The sheet has 34 shortcuts in eight groups. Single-letter tools come first: V to move, F or A for a frame, R, O and L for shapes, P for the pen, T for text and I for the colour picker. Editing covers duplicate, group, frame selection, rename, copying properties and locking. Arranging covers layer order and the Alt + A, D, W, S, H and V alignment keys. Shift + A adds auto layout, Ctrl + Alt + K makes a component, and Shift + 1, 2 and 0 jump between zoom levels.
Windows keys are shown first with the Mac version alongside: Ctrl becomes ⌘ and Alt becomes ⌥.
Building the habit
- Learn the single-letter tools first; they save the most clicks.
- Keep a hand on the keyboard and use Space to pan instead of switching tools.
- Use Quick actions (Ctrl + /) to find any command you cannot remember by name.
- Shortcuts can differ on non-English keyboard layouts.
Figma changes and adds shortcuts from time to time, and this list was compiled in November 2026 rather than copied from an official export. The shortcut panel inside Figma (Ctrl + Shift + ? on Windows) is always the up-to-date reference for your keyboard, so check anything that does not work there. Plan layouts first with the wireframe maker, then test your knowledge with the UI/UX design MCQ quiz.
Frequently asked questions
Do these work in the Figma browser app?
Most do. A few browser shortcuts, such as some Ctrl + number keys, can be taken by the browser itself; the desktop app avoids that.
Do these work in FigJam?
Many basic ones do, but FigJam has its own tools and shortcuts for stickies, connectors and stamps.
Is the Figma Shortcuts Cheat Sheet free?
Yes, the Figma Shortcuts Cheat Sheet is free. The first time you download your first cheat sheet, you are asked for your name and WhatsApp number once. After that, this and every other Uncodemy tool opens straight away without the form.