Wix Editor: Keyboard Shortcuts in the Editor
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Use keyboard shortcuts in the editor to manage your elements, tools, and pages. There are shortcuts available for general editor use, as well as editing text.
In this article, learn more about:
If you are using a Mac:
- Use the Command ⌘ key instead of the Ctrl key.
- Use the Option key instead of the Alt key.
General editor shortcuts
The below keyboard shortcuts are available in your editor:
Action | Description |
|---|---|
Ctrl + X | Cut |
Ctrl + C | Copy |
Ctrl + V | Paste |
Ctrl + D | Duplicate |
Delete Backspace | Delete the element |
Ctrl + ↓ | Move backward |
Ctrl + ↑ | Move forward |
Ctrl + Shift + ↓ | Send to back |
Ctrl + Shift + ↑ | Bring to front |
←, ↑, →, ↓ | Move the element by a single pixel (i.e. nudge) |
Shift + ↑, ↓ | Move the element by 10 pixels |
Ctrl + Z | Undo |
Ctrl + Y | Redo |
Ctrl + Shift + M | Select next element |
Ctrl + M | Select previous element |
Ctrl + click element in the editor | Select the element directly, skipping the section/strip/container it's attached to |
Shift + click elements | Select multiple elements |
Hold Shift while rotating element | Rotate the element in 15° increments |
Hold Shift while dragging element | Keep the element aligned on the same x or y axis |
Ctrl + S | Save |
Ctrl + P | Preview |
Shift + F | Hide / show editor controls |
Ctrl + J | Switch between mobile / desktop views |
Shift + R | Hide / show the rulers |
Alt + Drag | Duplicate and drag the new element |
Ctrl + Alt + A | Enable / disable autosave |
Esc while dragging, resizing or rotating | Cancels the action |
Shift + Tab | Navigates between elements |
/ | Open the Pages panel |
? | Open the Keyboard Shortcuts article (this one) |
Alt + N | Add a blank page |
Alt + B | Add a blank section |
Enter while on an element | Triggers the element's main panel |
Shift + 1/2/3 | Opens the element's panels (Settings, Layout, Design) |
Shift + T | Show or hide the editor toolbar |
Ctrl + click an element while in the Add Elements panel | Add the chosen element to your page while keeping the Add Elements panel open |
Text editing shortcuts
You can use the following keyboard shortcuts in text editing mode:
Action | Description |
|---|---|
Ctrl + B | Bold |
Ctrl + U | Underline |
Ctrl + I | Italic |
Ctrl + Z | Undo |
Ctrl + Y | Redo |
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