Whimsical keyboard shortcuts
Whimsical publishes separate current shortcut tables for its Windows and Mac apps. This reference covers workspace navigation, boards, diagrams, mind maps, and notes.
Windows, macOS · 65 shortcutsFiles and workspace
Use these commands to search, switch views, and manage files in the Whimsical workspace.
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Open the command menu | CtrlK | CmdK |
| Select all | CtrlA | CmdA |
| Deselect | Escape | Escape |
| Search files | CtrlF | CmdF |
| Search the workspaceCtrl+Shift+F on Windows and Cmd+Shift+F on Mac also open workspace search. | CtrlJ | CmdJ |
| Show or hide the sidebar | CtrlE | CmdE |
| Share the current file | CtrlShiftS | CmdShiftS |
| Export the current file | CtrlShiftE | CmdShiftE |
| Print the current file | CtrlP | CmdP |
| Create a new file or folder | CtrlAltN | CmdOptionN |
| Switch to list view | L | L |
| Switch to grid view | G | G |
| Delete the selected file or folderBackspace is also documented on both platforms. | Delete | Delete |
Boards
These commands control zoom, editing, selection, and object order on a Whimsical board.
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom in | = | = |
| Zoom out | - | - |
| Set zoom to 100 percent | 0 | 0 |
| Fit the board content | 1 | 1 |
| Fit the selected objects | 2 | 2 |
| Undo | CtrlZ | CmdZ |
| Redo | CtrlShiftZ | CmdShiftZ |
| Copy | CtrlC | CmdC |
| Paste | CtrlV | CmdV |
| Duplicate the selection | CtrlD | CmdD |
| Edit the selected object | Enter | Enter |
| Group selected objects | CtrlG | CmdG |
| Ungroup selected objects | CtrlShiftG | CmdShiftG |
| Bring the selection forward | Ctrl] | Cmd] |
| Send the selection backward | Ctrl[ | Cmd[ |
| Lock the selection | CtrlShiftL | CmdShiftL |
| Toggle wireframe mode | W | W |
Diagram tools
Whimsical assigns single-key commands to common diagram shapes, connectors, text, and sections.
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Add a rectangle | R | R |
| Add a pill | U | U |
| Add an oval | O | O |
| Add a diamond | D | D |
| Add a trapezoid | A | A |
| Add a triangle | G | G |
| Add a hexagon | H | H |
| Add a cylinder | Y | Y |
| Add a line | L | L |
| Add a bracket | B | B |
| Add a star | V | V |
| Add a cloud | J | J |
| Add a table | E | E |
| Add an image | I | I |
| Add a link | K | K |
| Add a connector | C | C |
| Add text | T | T |
| Add an icon | X | X |
| Add a section | . | . |
Mind maps
Use these keys while a mind map node has focus to add related nodes and change the map structure.
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Add a root node | M | M |
| Add a child node | Tab | Tab |
| Add a sibling node | Enter | Enter |
| Add a sibling above | CtrlEnter | CmdEnter |
| Add a parent node | AltEnter | OptionEnter |
| Collapse or expand a node | Ctrl/ | Cmd/ |
| Insert a line break in a node | ShiftEnter | ShiftEnter |
| Indent a node | CtrlAlt[ | CmdOption[ |
| Outdent a node | CtrlAlt] | CmdOption] |
Sticky notes
These shortcuts apply while editing a sticky note and changing its text or position.
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Add a sticky note | N | N |
| Increase sticky-note size | CtrlAlt= | CmdOption= |
| Decrease sticky-note size | CtrlAlt- | CmdOption- |
| Change paragraph alignment | Ctrl\ | Cmd\ |
| Toggle a bulleted list | CtrlShift8 | CmdShift8 |
| Toggle a numbered list | CtrlShift7 | CmdShift7 |
| Insert an external link | CtrlShiftU | CmdShiftU |