Keyboard Shortcuts & Pro Tips

⌨️ 4 min read Tips

Speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts and pro tips. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, these shortcuts will make drawing faster and more intuitive.

Master keyboard shortcuts to draw faster.

Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

These keyboard shortcuts work on both Windows and Mac (use Ctrl on Windows or ⌘ on Mac).

Undo Ctrl + Z

Redo Ctrl + Shift + Z

Switch to Pen P

Switch to Eraser E

Increase Brush Size ]

Decrease Brush Size [

Zoom In Ctrl + +

Zoom Out Ctrl + -

Reset View Ctrl + 0

Open Settings Ctrl + ,

💡 Tip

On Mac, use ⌘ instead of Ctrl for all shortcuts.

Touch Gestures (Mobile & Tablet)

If you're using Draw It Online on a touch device, these gestures will help you navigate the canvas.

Two-finger pinch – Zoom in and out.
Two-finger drag – Pan around the canvas.
Two-finger rotate – Rotate the canvas.
Single-finger draw – Draw with your finger or stylus.

Pinch, drag, and rotate on touch devices.

Pro Tips for Faster Workflow

Quick colour switching – Use the quick colour palette on the toolbar to switch colours instantly without opening Settings.
Brush size shortcuts – Use [ and ] to adjust brush size on the fly while drawing.
Undo is your friend – Don't be afraid to experiment. Ctrl+Z makes it easy to undo mistakes.
Zoom in for details – Use the zoom shortcuts to get close to your work for precise drawing.
Reset view often – If you get lost, press Ctrl+0 to reset your view.

💡 Pro Tip

Switch between Pen and Eraser quickly with P and E – this is a game-changer for fast sketching.

Workflow Tips for Artists

Start with large strokes – Begin with a large brush for rough shapes, then switch to smaller sizes for details.
Use layers of opacity – Draw with low opacity and build up layers for depth and shading.
Grid for precision – Enable the grid from Settings for accurate, proportional drawings.
Auto-save is automatic – Your work is saved automatically, so you can close the tab and come back later.
Export regularly – Save your work as PNG or PDF regularly to keep permanent copies.

Develop a smooth workflow with these pro tips.

Now you know the keyboard shortcuts and pro tips to speed up your workflow. Practice these shortcuts and they'll become second nature.

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