All operations are performed on the currently selected element, elements or group.
CTRL + -/+ keys
You must click on an element or group first to select it before performing these operations.
Arrow keys |
Move by one pixel in direction of arrow |
CTRL + arrow key |
Move by a fixed increment of pixels in the direction of the arrow. |
SHIFT + arrow key |
Resizes the width or height of the select element in the direction of the arrow . If the element is a picture both the height and width change together to prevent distortion. Otherwise the element is resized in one direction only. Mouse equivalent: |
CTRL + SHIFT + arrow key |
Resizes the entire element, maintaining its aspect ratio. Mouse equivalent: |
CTRL + ALT + arrow key |
Rotates the selected element in preset increments. |
Mouse equivalent: |
Drag the projecting rotation handle below the element when selected. Hold down SHIFT when rotating with the mouse to rotate in preset increments. |
F2 key |
Activates editing for the selected element. For example, F2 on an image will activate the cropping rectangle. F2 on a callout or text object will edit the text. F2 on a shape will activate a text element on the shape and enable editing. |
Mouse equivalent: |
Double-click for text elements (shapes and callouts and text objects), corner tool for picture elements. |