Keyboard Shortcuts
Master AnnotateFast with these handy keyboard shortcuts
Using Windows/Linux - showing Ctrl shortcuts
General
Paste screenshot from clipboard
CtrlV
Quick Export (Download)
CtrlS
Undo
CtrlZ
Redo
CtrlY
Duplicate selected annotation
CtrlD
Delete selected annotation
Delete
Deselect / Cancel
Esc
Tools
Select / Move tool
V
Arrow tool
A
Rectangle tool
R
Circle tool
C
Text tool
T
Callout / Bubble tool
B
Highlight tool
H
Pen / Freehand tool
P
Numbered Marker tool
N
Line tool
L
Blur tool
X
View
Zoom in
Ctrl+
Zoom out
Ctrl-
Reset zoom (Fit to screen)
Ctrl0
Pan canvas (when zoomed)
SpaceDrag
Editing
Multi-select annotations
ShiftClick
Select all annotations
CtrlA
Move selected annotation (1px)
Arrow Keys
Move selected annotation (10px)
ShiftArrow
Pro Tips
- Take a screenshot with Win + Shift + S (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + 4 (Mac), then paste directly into AnnotateFast!
- Hold Shift while dragging to maintain aspect ratio for rectangles and circles.
- Press ? in the editor to see a quick reference of shortcuts.
Power users often couple these shortcuts with ChronoCraft to map release timelines and SoundScape for deep-focus annotation sessions.