************** Default Keymap ************** While this isn't a comprehensive list, this page shows common keys used in Blender's default keymap. .. Even though this is not intended to be comprehensive, it could be expanded. Global Keys =========== .. list-table:: :widths: 10 90 * - :kbd:`Ctrl-O` - Open file. * - :kbd:`Ctrl-S` - Save file. * - :kbd:`Ctrl-N` - New file. * - :kbd:`Ctrl-Z` - Undo. * - :kbd:`Shift-Ctrl-Z` - Redo. * - :kbd:`Ctrl-Q` - Quit. * - :kbd:`F1` - Help *(context sensitive)*. * - :kbd:`F2` - Rename active item. * - :kbd:`F3` - Operator search. * - :kbd:`F4` - File context menu. * - :kbd:`F5` - :kbd:`F8` - *Reserved for user actions.* * - :kbd:`F9` - Adjust last operation. * - :kbd:`F11` - Show render window. * - :kbd:`F12` - Render the current frame. * - :kbd:`Q` - Quick access (favorites). * - :kbd:`Ctrl-Spacebar` - Toggle Maximize Area. * - :kbd:`Ctrl-Alt-Spacebar` - Toggle Fullscreen Area * - :kbd:`Ctrl-PageUp` / :kbd:`Ctrl-PageDown` - Next/previous Workspace. * - :kbd:`Spacebar` - User configurable. :Play: Toggle animation playback. :Tools: Tool switching with hotkeys (:kbd:`Shift-Spacebar` for play). :Search: Search for actions (:kbd:`Shift-Spacebar` for play). * - :kbd:`Shift-Ctrl-Spacebar` - Playback animation (reverse). Common Editor Keys ================== These keys are shared across editors such as the 3D Viewport, UV and Graph editor. .. list-table:: :widths: 10 90 * - :kbd:`A` - Select all. * - :kbd:`Alt-A` - Select none. * - :kbd:`Ctrl-I` - Invert selection. * - :kbd:`H` - Hide selection. * - :kbd:`Alt-H` - Reveal hidden items. * - :kbd:`T` - Toggle Toolbar. * - :kbd:`N` - Toggle Sidebar. 3D Viewport Keys ================ .. list-table:: :widths: 10 90 * - :kbd:`Tab` - Edit-mode toggle. * - :kbd:`Ctrl-Tab` - Mode switching pie menu (toggles Pose Mode for armatures). * - :kbd:`1` - :kbd:`3` - Edit mesh vertex/edge/face toggle (:kbd:`Shift` extends, :kbd:`Ctrl` expands). * - :kbd:`AccentGrave` - 3D View navigation pie menu. * - :kbd:`Ctrl-AccentGrave` - Toggle gizmos. * - :kbd:`Shift-AccentGrave` - Walk/Fly Mode. .. _keymap-blender_default-prefs: Preferences =========== .. _keymap-blender_default-prefs-select_with: Select With ----------- Controls which mouse button, either right or left, is used to select items in Blender. If *Left* is selected the :kbd:`RMB` will be a context sensitive menu, if *Right* is selected the :kbd:`LMB` will place the 3D Cursor. Select All Toggles ------------------ Causes selection to de-select all when any selection exists. .. _keymap-blender_default-spacebar_action: Spacebar Action --------------- Controls the action of :kbd:`Spacebar`. These and other shortcuts can be modified in the :doc:`keymap preferences `. Play Starts playing through the :doc:`Timeline `, this option is good for animation or video editing work. Tools Opens the Toolbar underneath the cursor to quickly change the active tool. This option is good for if doing a lot of modeling or rigging work. Search Opens up the :doc:`operator search `. This option is good for someone who is new to Blender and is unfamiliar with the menus and shortcuts. 3D View ------- .. _keymap-pref-py_menu_on_drag: Tab for Pie Menu Causes :kbd:`Tab` to open a pie menu (swaps :kbd:`Tab` and :kbd:`Ctrl-Tab`). Pie Menu on Drag This allows keys to have a secondary drag action. :kbd:`Tab` :tap: Toggles Edit Mode. :drag: Object mode pie menu. :kbd:`Z` :tap: Toggles wireframe view. :drag: Display mode pie menu. :kbd:`AccentGrave` :tap: First person :ref:`Fly/walk mode <3dview-fly-walk>`. :drag: View axis pie menu. Tilde Action Navigate Navigation pie menu. *Use this on systems without a numeric keypad.* Gizmos Transform gizmos pie menu. *Use this for quickly switching between transform gizmos.* Extra Shading Pie Menu Items Show additional items in the shading menu (:kbd:`Z` key). Platform Specific Keys ====================== macOS ----- The :kbd:`Cmd` key is assigned instead of :kbd:`Ctrl` on macOS for all but a few exceptions which conflict with the operating system. .. list-table:: :widths: 10 90 * - :kbd:`Cmd-Comma` - Preferences.