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 deselect 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).