Enhance your Vev workflow and boost productivity with these essential shortcuts. Whether you’re a new or experienced user, learning these commands can save you time and effort. Explore our comprehensive list and bookmark your favorites to take your Vev experience to the next level.
General Shortcuts
Task | Key | Description |
Open the command bar | Mac:
Win:
| Opens the Command bar, which includes quick navigation and actions. |
Copy |
| You can copy anything in the Canvas to your Clipboard. |
Paste | Mac:
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| You can paste text images or copied elements/sections and more from pages/projects. |
Navigation
Task | Key | Description |
Switch to Preview | Mac:
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| Switch to Preview mode to see how your project looks in the browser. |
Pan the Canvas |
| Use this to click and drag to navigate freely around the Canvas |
Show Zoom Options |
| Click and drag to select target Zoom area. |
Zoom the Canvas in/out | Mac:
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| Use this to Zoom in and out of the Canvas. |
Zoom to Selection |
| Zoom in on the selected Element(s) |
Reset Zoom | Mac:
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| Resets the Zoom. |
Change device mode | | Switch between canvas modes. |
Quick Switcher | Mac:
Win:
| Open the Quick Switcher for modes. |
Switch to Design Editor | Mac:
Win:
| Switch to the Design Editor. |
Switch to Content Editor | Mac:
Win:
| Switch to the Content editor. |
Switch to Project Settings | Mac:
Win:
| Opens Project Settings. |
Design Editor
Task | Key | Description |
Undo | Mac:
Win:
| Undo the last action, this will work for most of the things you do in the Design or Content Editor.
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Redo | Mac:
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| Redo the last un-did action. |
Create Main Component | Mac:
Win:
| Combine a group of elements into a re-usable main component element. |
Show Grid |
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Add Comment |
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Pointer Tool |
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Open Add Menu |
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Add new Page | Mac:
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Build Shortcuts
Task | Key | Description |
Textbox |
| Add new Textbox |
Frame |
| Add new Frame |
Circle |
| Add new Circle |
Section |
| Add new Section |
Image |
| Add new Image |
Selection Shortcuts (With an active selection)
Task | Key Combination | Description |
Cut | Mac:
Win:
| Cuts the selected section or element(s) |
Copy | Mac:
Win:
| Copies the selected section or elements. |
Paste | Mac:
Win:
| Pastes your current selection into the current page/position. |
Delete |
| Deletes the current selection. |
Move selection |
| Use arrow keys to move selection 1px in specified direction. |
Move selection more | | Use arrow keys to move selection 5px in specified direction. |
Select All | Mac:
Win:
| Select everything in the current section. |
Select Elements | Mac:
Win:
| Select the elements you right-click. |
De-select |
| De-select your current selection. |
Toggle visibility | Mac:
Win:
| Toggles the current selections visibility. |
Toggle Lock Select | Mac:
Win:
| Locks or un-locks the current Selection. |
Inspect Code ( Open in Developer |
| Opens the code for the currently selected element. |
Toggle Aspect Ratio Lock |
| Toggles on / off Aspect Ratio Lock |
Group Selection | Mac:
Win:
| Groups current selection into a Frame. |
Un-group Selection | Mac:
Win:
| Un-groups the selected Frame. |
Add Flex Layout | Mac:
Win:
| Generates a Flex Layout from the selection |
Remove flex Layout | Mac:
Win:
| Remove Auto Layout from selection. |
Move Forward / Backwards (Layer Order) | Mac:
Win:
| Moves your selection forwards or backwards in the Layer order. |
Move layer to front or back | Mac:
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Text Editor Shortcuts
Task | Key | Description |
Bold Text | Mac:
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Italic Text | Mac:
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Underline Text | Mac:
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Header 1 | Mac:
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Header 2 | Mac:
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Header 3 | Mac:
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