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Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your work with these keyboard shortcuts available throughout Mito.

💡 Quick access: Press Shift+? from anywhere in Mito to open the shortcuts dialog.

ActionMacWindows
Toggle My AssetsCmd + 0Ctrl + 0
Switch to CanvasCmd + 1Ctrl + 1
Switch to StoryboardCmd + 2Ctrl + 2
Switch to EditorCmd + 3Ctrl + 3
Toggle DirectorCmd + 4Ctrl + 4

Canvas Tools​

ActionKeyDescription
Select toolVDefault selection tool
Hand toolHPan around the canvas
Text toolTAdd text elements
Comment toolCAdd comments and annotations
Temporary hand toolSpace (hold)Pan while holding space
Return to select toolEscapeExit current tool

Selection and Organization​

ActionMacWindows
Group selectedCmd + GCtrl + G
Delete selectedDeleteDelete
Auto layoutShift + AShift + A

Generation​

ActionMacWindows
Open generateCmd + EnterCtrl + Enter

Help​

ActionKeyDescription
Keyboard shortcutsShift + ?Open shortcuts dialog

Standard Editing Shortcuts​

These work across Canvas, Storyboard, and Production tools:

Clipboard​

ActionMacWindows
CopyCmd + CCtrl + C
PasteCmd + VCtrl + V
CutCmd + XCtrl + X
DuplicateCmd + DCtrl + D

Undo/Redo​

ActionMacWindows
UndoCmd + ZCtrl + Z
RedoCmd + Shift + ZCtrl + Shift + Z

Zoom and View​

ActionMacWindows
Zoom inCmd + PlusCtrl + Plus
Zoom outCmd + MinusCtrl + Minus
Fit to screenCmd + 0Ctrl + 0
PanSpace + DragSpace + Drag

Pro Tips​

  • Hold Space and drag to temporarily pan around any workspace
  • Hold Shift while resizing to maintain aspect ratio
  • Use scroll or pinch to zoom in and out
  • Escape is your friend — it returns you to the default tool in most contexts

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