> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.spreo.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.spreo.io/help/keyboard-shortcuts.md).

# Keyboard Shortcuts

Every keyboard shortcut for working on a Spreo board.

`Ctrl` means `Ctrl` on Windows and `Cmd` on Mac.

You can also see the shortcuts inside Spreo. Click the keyboard button next to the zoom controls in the bottom right of the board.

### Tools

| Key   | Tool                                                                                 |
| ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `V`   | Pointer                                                                              |
| `N`   | Sticky note                                                                          |
| `C`   | Index card                                                                           |
| `P`   | Page                                                                                 |
| `T`   | Text                                                                                 |
| `S`   | Shape                                                                                |
| `Z`   | Zone                                                                                 |
| `A`   | Connector                                                                            |
| `M`   | Marker                                                                               |
| `E`   | Token                                                                                |
| `G`   | Topic (Meeting Mode)                                                                 |
| `B`   | Voting (Meeting Mode)                                                                |
| `W`   | Gestures menu. Then press `1` Ping, `2` Vanishing Pen, `3` Confetti or `4` Throw Hat |
| `Tab` | Drop a ping arrow at your cursor. Hold `Tab` and drag to highlight an area           |

### Moving around the board

| Key            | Action                                                                 |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `H`            | Go to the centre of the board                                          |
| `Ctrl` + `H`   | Go to the board's Starting Position, or fit all content if none is set |
| `Ctrl` + `0`   | Zoom to 100%                                                           |
| `Ctrl` + `1`   | Zoom to fit all content                                                |
| `Space` + drag | Pan around the board                                                   |
| `Ctrl` + `F`   | Find text in the board. Task cards and hidden notes are skipped        |

### Selecting and editing

| Key                                    | Action                                                                    |
| -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Enter`                                | Edit the selected object                                                  |
| `Esc`                                  | Cancel, or stop editing                                                   |
| `Delete` / `Backspace`                 | Delete the selection                                                      |
| `Ctrl` + `A`                           | Select all                                                                |
| `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `A`                 | Select other objects of the same type in view                             |
| `Shift` + double-click                 | Select every object of the same type inside the same container            |
| `Ctrl` + `C` / `Ctrl` + `V`            | Copy / paste                                                              |
| `Ctrl` + `D`                           | Duplicate                                                                 |
| `Alt` + arrow key, or `Alt` + drag     | Clone the selection                                                       |
| `Shift` + `C` / `Shift` + `V`          | Copy style / paste style                                                  |
| `Ctrl` + `Z`                           | Undo                                                                      |
| `Ctrl` + `Y` or `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `Z` | Redo                                                                      |
| Arrow keys                             | Move the selection. Add `Ctrl` for small steps or `Shift` for large steps |
| `Tab` while writing a note             | Create another note to the right and keep typing                          |
| `Ctrl` + `Enter` while writing a note  | Create another note below and keep typing                                 |

### Arranging

| Key                           | Action                                        |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| `[` / `]`                     | Move one layer down / up                      |
| `Shift` + `[` / `Shift` + `]` | Send to back / bring to front                 |
| `Shift` + `1` / `Shift` + `2` | Stack the selection vertically / horizontally |
| `Shift` + `3` / `Shift` + `4` | Align columns / align rows                    |
| `U`                           | Flow Layout (Arrange & Sort)                  |
| `X`                           | Start a connector from the selected object    |
| `D`                           | Shuffle the stack of notes under your cursor  |
| `F`                           | Flip your own note to hide or reveal it       |

### Meetings

| Key           | Action                      |
| ------------- | --------------------------- |
| `Ctrl` + `M`  | Toggle Spotlight            |
| `Shift` + `B` | Everyone To Me (Hosts only) |
| `Shift` + `H` | Wear a random hat           |

### Import, export and commands

| Key                              | Action                   |
| -------------------------------- | ------------------------ |
| `Shift` + `J`                    | Import from Jira         |
| `Ctrl` + `S`                     | Export                   |
| `Ctrl` + `Space` or `Ctrl` + `K` | Open the Command Palette |

### While using a tool

| Tool      | Key             | Action                       |
| --------- | --------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Connector | `R`             | Place another connector      |
| Connector | `1` / `2` / `3` | Solid / dashed / dotted line |
| Connector | `Tab`           | Swap the arrow ends          |
| Marker    | `0` - `9`       | Set the pen size             |
| Marker    | `Shift`         | Draw a straight line         |
| Marker    | `Enter`         | Finish the drawing           |


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