Harnessing keyboard shortcuts in the Wix Editor allows for streamlined management of elements, tools, and pages. This guide covers Wix Editor keyboard shortcuts for both general use in the Editor and for text editing, optimizing your workflow and efficiency.
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General editor shortcuts
These Wix Editor keyboard shortcuts are essential for navigating and utilizing the Wix Editor efficiently.
| Action | Windows Shortcut | Mac Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Cut | Ctrl + X | Cmd + X |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Cmd + C |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Cmd + V |
| Duplicate | Ctrl + D | Cmd + D |
| Delete an element | Delete / Backspace | Delete / Backspace |
| Move backward | Ctrl + ↓ | Cmd + ↓ |
| Move forward | Ctrl + ↑ | Cmd + ↑ |
| Send to back | Ctrl + Shift + ↓ | Cmd + Shift + ↓ |
| Bring to front | Ctrl + Shift + ↑ | Cmd + Shift + ↑ |
| Move single pixel (Nudge) | ←, ↑, →, ↓ | ←, ↑, →, ↓ |
| Move 10 pixels | Shift + ↑, ↓ | Shift + ↑, ↓ |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Cmd + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y | Cmd + Y |
| Select next element | Ctrl + Shift + M | Cmd + Shift + M |
| Select previous element | Ctrl + M | Cmd + M |
| Direct element selection | Ctrl + click element | Cmd + click element |
| Select multiple elements | Shift + click element | Shift + click element |
| Rotate element in 15° increments | Hold Shift while rotating element | Hold Shift while rotating element |
| Keep element aligned | Hold Shift while dragging element | Hold Shift while dragging element |
| Save | Ctrl + S | Cmd + S |
| Preview | Ctrl + P | Cmd + P |
| Hide/show Editor controls | Shift + F | Shift + F |
| Switch between mobile/desktop views | Ctrl + J | Cmd + J |
| Hide or show the rulers | Shift + R | Shift + R |
| Duplicate and drag the new element | Alt + Drag | Opt + Drag |
| Enable/disable autosave | Ctrl + Alt + A | Cmd + Opt + A |
| Cancel action | Esc during Drag, Resize or Rotate | Esc during Drag, Resize or Rotate |
| Navigate between elements | Shift + Tab | Shift + Tab |
| Open Pages panel | / | / |
| Open Keyboard Shortcuts article | ? | ? |
| Add a blank page | Alt + N | Opt + N |
| Add a blank section | Alt + B | Opt + B |
| Trigger element’s main action | Enter while on an element | Enter while on an element |
| Open element’s panels | Shift + 1/2/3 | Shift + 1/2/3 |
| Show/hide Editor Toolbar | Shift + T | Shift + T |
| Keep Add panel open | Ctrl + mouse click elements in Add panel | Cmd + mouse click elements in Add panel |
Text editing shortcuts
Enhance your text editing efficiency with these shortcuts.
| Action | Windows Shortcut | Mac Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl + B | Cmd + B |
| Underline | Ctrl + U | Cmd + U |
| Italic | Ctrl + I | Cmd + I |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Cmd + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y | Cmd + Y |
By integrating these Wix Editor keyboard shortcuts into your workflow, you can greatly improve your productivity and ease of use within the Wix Editor.
See also: Wix Studio Editor Keyboard Shortcuts »
Source: Wix Help Center