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Keyboard Shortcuts
These instructions describe the checked VectorCraft foundation as of 14 October 2026. XiVector Alpha is free; public installer availability and XiKey integration are not yet verified.
Keyboard shortcuts
These are default bindings in the checked foundation; customized keys may differ. On macOS use Cmd and Option for Ctrl and Alt unless indicated otherwise.
Vector Drawing & Editing Tools
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| V / A | Selection / Direct Selection |
| P | Pen |
| M / L | Rectangle / Ellipse |
| Shift+M | Shape Builder |
| Shift+O | Artboard |
| H / Z | Hand / Zoom |
Object, Path, View & Panel Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+Shift+/ | Search Commands |
| Ctrl+K | Preferences |
| Ctrl+Y / Ctrl+Alt+Y | Outline / Pixel Preview |
| Ctrl+R / Ctrl+; / Ctrl+U | Rulers / Guides / Smart Guides |
| Ctrl+Alt+E | Export for Screens |
Sources
- Upstream overview — 2026-10-14.
- File formats and limits — 2026-10-14.
- Known limitations — 2026-10-14.
- Capability review — 2026-10-14.
- Commands and default shortcuts — 2026-10-14.