70 Microsoft Visio Keyboard Shortcuts

Photo of Devil DevilLast Updated: October 27, 2025
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The Microsoft Visio shortcuts will help you draw shapes, connectors, and diagrams more easily than using only the mouse. A skilled graphic designer or drafter will excel in using the program, and incorporating shortcuts into their work could greatly impress you. Have you ever wondered when you’ll be that quick and impressive?

Using Visio shortcuts allows you to operate Visio with both hands instead of just one. With the help of some Visio shortcuts and mouse techniques, you can maneuver through Microsoft Visio efficiently. The lists of Visio shortcuts below will truly save you a lot of time and effort. Download the Microsoft Visio shortcuts list for Windows users in PDF format.

Most Used Visio Shortcuts

ActionMicrosoft Visio Shortcuts
Save DiagramCtrl + S
Open existing diagramCtrl + O
Open the page dialogue boxShift + F4
Open the recorder pages in the dialogue boxCtrl + Alt + P
Undo ChangesCtrl + Z
Copy the picture from the screenPrt Sc
Copy the picture from the selected windowAlt + Prt Sc

Tools & Shape Shortcuts

ActionVisio Shortcuts
Pointer ToolCtrl + 1
Text ToolCtrl + 2
Connector ToolCtrl + 3
Pencil ToolCtrl + 4
TextBox ToolCtrl + Shift + 4
Freedom ToolCtrl + 5
Line ToolCtrl + 6
Arc ToolCtrl + 7
Rectangle ToolCtrl + 8
Ellipse ToolCtrl + 9
Crop ToolCtrl + Shift + 2
Format painter on or offCtrl + Shift + P
Rename the shapeF2
Find ShapeCtrl + F
Replace ShapeCtrl + H
CopyCtrl + C
PasteCtrl + V
CutCtrl + X
Delete the selected shapeDelete

Text Formatting Shortcuts

ActionVisio Shortcuts
Open the Home tabAlt + H
An open-text dialogue boxF11
Open format task paneF3
Open the snap & glue featuresAlt + F9
Align text leftCtrl + Shift + L
Align text rightCtrl + Shift + R
Align text center horizontallyCtrl + Shift + C
Justify text horizontallyCtrl + Shift + J
Top-Align text VerticallyCtrl + Shift + T
Align text center verticallyCtrl + Shift + M
Bottom align text verticallyCtrl + Shift + V
Move one word to the leftCtrl + Left Arrow key
Move one word to the rightCtrl + Right Arrow key
Select or cancel a character to the leftShift + Left Arrow key
Select or cancel a character to the rightShift + Right Arrow key
Select or cancel a word to the leftCtrl + Shift + Left Arrow key
Select or cancel a word to the rightCtrl + Shift + Right Arrow key
Update the fileF5
Select all textCtrl + A
Turn on or off BoldCtrl + B
Turn on or off underlineCtrl + U
Turn on or off ItalicCtrl + I
Turn on or off double underlineCtrl + Shift + D
Turn on or off all capsCtrl + Shift + A
Turn on or off small capsCtrl + Shift + K
Turn on or off subscriptCtrl + =
Turn on or off superscriptCtrl + Shift + =
Increase font sizeCtrl + Shift + >
Reduce font sizeCtrl + Shift + <

Window & Navigation Shortcuts

ActionVisio Shortcut keys
Move to the beginningHome key
Move to the end of the entryEnd key
Full-screen viewF5
Exit Full-screen viewEsc
Open the next page in the drawingPage Down key
Open the previous page in the drawingPage Up key
Zoom inAlt + F6
Zoom outAlt + Shift + F6
Fit to windowCtrl + Shift + W
Switch window in-appAlt + Tab
Close the current windowAlt + F4
Maximize the selected windowCtrl + F10
Restore the size of the Visio programCtrl + F5
Display shortcut menuAlt + Spacebar
Open help windowF1
Close help windowAlt + F4
Go back to Visio 16 HomeAlt + Home
Cycle through open drawingsCtrl + Tab
Download Microsoft Visio Shortcuts PDF

Hopefully, by using these shortcuts, your overall experience might have improved, increasing productivity as well. Nowadays, people also use Gliffy software to draw diagrams, utilizing HTML-based applications on the cloud. Check out Gliffy shortcuts as well.

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