Default Keymap¶
While this isn’t a comprehensive list, this page shows common keys used in Blender’s default keymap.
Global Keys¶
| Ctrl-O | Open file. | ||||||
| Ctrl-S | Save file. | ||||||
| Ctrl-N | New file. | ||||||
| Ctrl-Z | Undo. | ||||||
| Shift-Ctrl-Z | Redo. | ||||||
| Ctrl-Q | Quit. | ||||||
| F1 | Help (context sensitive). | ||||||
| F2 | Rename active item. | ||||||
| F3 | Operator search. | ||||||
| F4 | File context menu. | ||||||
| F5 - F8 | Reserved for user actions. | ||||||
| F9 | Adjust last operation. | ||||||
| F11 | Show render window. | ||||||
| F12 | Render the current frame. | ||||||
| Q | Quick access (favorites). | ||||||
| Ctrl-Spacebar | Toggle Maximize Area. | ||||||
| Ctrl-Alt-Spacebar | Toggle Fullscreen Area | ||||||
| Ctrl-PageUp / Ctrl-PageDown | Next/previous Workspace. | ||||||
| Spacebar | User configurable.
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| Shift-Ctrl-Spacebar | Playback animation (reverse). |
Common Editor Keys¶
These keys are shared across editors such as the 3D Viewport, UV and Graph editor.
| A | Select all. |
| Alt-A | Select none. |
| Ctrl-I | Invert selection. |
| H | Hide selection. |
| Alt-H | Reveal hidden items. |
| T | Toggle Toolbar. |
| N | Toggle Sidebar. |
3D Viewport Keys¶
| Tab | Edit-mode toggle. |
| Ctrl-Tab | Mode switching pie menu (toggles Pose Mode for armatures). |
| 1 - 3 | Edit mesh vertex/edge/face toggle (Shift extends, Ctrl expands). |
| AccentGrave | 3D View navigation pie menu. |
| Ctrl-AccentGrave | Toggle gizmos. |
| Shift-AccentGrave | Walk/Fly Mode. |
Preferences¶
Select With¶
Controls which mouse button, either right or left, is used to select items in Blender. If Left is selected the RMB will be a context sensitive menu, if Right is selected the LMB will place the 3D Cursor.
Select All Toggles¶
Causes selection to de-select all when any selection exists.
Spacebar Action¶
Controls the action of Spacebar. These and other shortcuts can be modified in the keymap preferences.
- Play
- Starts playing through the 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 operator search. This option is good for someone who is new to Blender and is unfamiliar with the menus and shortcuts.
3D View¶
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 (Z key).