Learn and memorize keyboard shortcuts to speed up your work in CorelDraw!
In graphic design, speed and efficiency can make a huge difference in your workflow — and that’s exactly where shortcuts come in. While many users rely heavily on the mouse, keyboard shortcuts allow you to execute commands instantly, saving time and keeping your focus on the creative process. In CorelDRAW, mastering these shortcuts isn’t just a convenience — it’s a real productivity boost. Whether you’re creating logos, illustrations, or layouts, knowing the right key combinations can streamline your work and make everything feel more fluid. Below, you’ll find a collection of essential shortcuts to help you work faster and smarter.
Menu Bar Shortcut Keys
CTRL + N: New (creates a new document)
CTRL + O: Open (opens a document)
CTRL + S: Save (saves the current document)
CTRL + Shift + S: Save As
CTRL + I: Import (imports a file)
CTRL + E: Export (exports a file)
CTRL + P: Print
ALT + F4: Exit (closes the software)
CTRL + Z: Undo
CTRL + Shift + Z: Redo
CTRL + R: Repeat
CTRL + X: Cut
CTRL + C: Copy
CTRL + V: Paste
Delete: Delete
CTRL + D: Clone
CTRL + Shift + D: Step and Repeat
CTRL + F3: Symbol Manager
CTRL + F: Find Objects
Alt + Enter: Object Properties
F9: Full Screen Preview
CTRL + F12: View Manager
Alt + Shift + D: Dynamic Guides
Alt + Shift + A: Alignment Guides
CTRL + G: Group
CTRL + U: Ungroup
CTRL + L: Combine
CTRL + K: Break Apart
CTRL + Q: Convert to Curves
CTRL + Shift + Q: Convert Outline to Object
Alt + F7: Position
Alt + F8: Rotate
Alt + F9: Scale and Mirror
Alt + F10: Size
L: Align Left
R: Align Right
T: Align Top
B: Align Bottom
E: Align Centers Horizontally
C: Align Centers Vertically
P: Align to Page
CTRL + Home: To Front of Page
CTRL + End: To Back of Page
Shift + Page Up: Forward One Layer
Shift + Page Down: Back One Layer
CTRL + Page Up: Forward One
CTRL + Page Down: Back One
CTRL + B: Brightness/Contrast/Intensity
CTRL + Shift + B: Color Balance
CTRL + Shift + U: Hue/Saturation/Lightness
CTRL + F9: Outline
CTRL + F7: Envelope
Alt + F3: Lens
CTRL + J: Options
CTRL + F2: View Manager
CTRL + F6: Color Styles
CTRL + F5: Object Styles
Text Tool
CTRL + T: Text Properties
CTRL + Shift + M: Double Spacing
CTRL + Shift + N: Single Spacing
CTRL + Alt + Space: 1/4 Em Space
CTRL + Shift + Space: Non-breaking Space
CTRL + Enter: Column/Frame Break
Alt + _: Em Dash
Alt + -: En Dash
CTRL + Shift + -: Non-breaking Hyphen
CTRL + -: Optional Hyphen
CTRL + F12: Spell Check
CTRL + Shift + T: Edit Text
CTRL + F11: Insert Character Symbol
Alt + F12: Align to Baseline
CTRL + F8: Convert
Macros
Alt + Shift + F11: Macro Manager
Alt + F11: Macro Editor
Alt + Shift + F12: VSTA Editor
CTRL + Shift + O: Stop Recording
CTRL + Shift + R: Record Temporary Macro
CTRL + Shift + P: Run Temporary Macro
Other Tools
F10: Shape Tool
X: Eraser Tool
Z: Zoom Tool
H: Pan Tool
F5: Freehand Tool
I: Artistic Media Tool
Shift + S: Smart Drawing Tool
F6: Rectangle Tool
F7: Ellipse Tool
Y: Polygon Tool
D: Graph Paper Tool
A: Spiral Tool
F8: Text Tool
F12: Outline Pen Tool
Shift + F12: Outline Color Tool
Shift + F11: Uniform Fill Tool
F11: Fountain Fill Tool
G: Interactive Fill Tool
M: Mesh Fill Tool
Plus Key (+): Duplicate Object