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Using Keyboard Shortcuts and Hot Keys

Keyboard shortcuts and hot keys help you work faster with fewer clicks.

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Written by Pencil Support
Updated this week

Keyboard shortcuts and hot keys help you work faster with fewer clicks in Pencil Spaces. You can quickly switch tools, navigate boards, and perform common actions without reaching for your mouse.

Toolbar Shortcuts

Action

Shortcut

Pointer

V

Pen

P

Eraser

E

Text

T

Highlighter

H

Line

L

Shape

S

Open upload panel

U

Pan

Hold Space

Undo & Redo

Action

Windows

Mac

Undo

Ctrl + Z

⌘ + Z

Redo

Ctrl + Shift + Z

⌘ + Shift + Z

Board Navigation

Action

Windows

Mac

Open boards panel

Alt + B

βŒ₯ + B

Go to previous board

Alt + P

βŒ₯ + P

Go to next board

Alt + N

βŒ₯ + N

Notes

  • Shortcuts only work when you are not typing (e.g., editing a text box, sticky note, or chat).

  • They work across different browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.) on both Windows and macOS.

  • At the moment, there is no option to disable or customize Pencil Spaces shortcuts.

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