80 Adobe Fireworks Keyboard Shortcuts

Photo of Devil DevilLast Updated: October 27, 2025
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Adobe Fireworks was discontinued a few years ago. Despite this, many designers (graphic, interaction, and UI) still use Adobe Fireworks as their primary tool for design. This is why we’re sharing Adobe Fireworks shortcuts, even after its discontinuation.

The key to speeding up your workflow is by learning as many Adobe Fireworks shortcuts as possible. Knowing the shortcuts listed below can save you hours of work. That’s why we’ve compiled the Adobe Fireworks shortcuts into a downloadable PDF format.

Most Used Adobe Fireworks Shortcuts

ActionAdobe Fireworks Shortcuts
Opens an existing Fireworks MX documentCtrl + O
Saves the current Fireworks MX documentCtrl + S
Export FileCtrl + Shift + R
Export PreviewCtrl + Shift + X
Save AsCtrl + Shift + S
Import fileCtrl + R
Print fileCtrl + P
Quit FireworksCtrl + Q
Close current WindowCtrl + W
Increase Text sizeCtrl + Shift + .
Decrease text sizeCtrl + Shift + ,
Apply bold formattingCtrl + B
Apply italic formattingCtrl + I
Align LeftCtrl + Alt + Shift + I
Align Centered HorizontallyCtrl + Alt + Shift + C
Align RightCtrl + Alt + Shift + R
Align JustifiedCtrl + Alt + Shift + J
Align StretchedCtrl + Alt + Shift + S
Show or Hide RulerCtrl + Alt + R
Show or Hide GuidesCtrl + ;
Snap or Unsnap to GuidesCtrl + Shift + ;
Lock or Unlock GuidesCtrl + Alt + ;
UndoCtrl + Z
RedoCtrl + Y
Fireworks PreferencesCtrl + U
Change between Full Screen and Normal ScreenF
Show or Hide Tool WindowsF4
Convert an object to PathCtrl + Shift + F
Inverse SelectionCtrl + Shift + I

Image and Canvas Manipulation Shortcuts

ActionAdobe Fireworks Shortcuts
Numeric TransformationCtrl + Shift + T
Trim CanvasCtrl + Alt + T
Fit CanvasCtrl + Alt + T
Rotate the Object 90 Degrees ClockwiseCtrl + Shift + 9
Rotate the Object 90 Degrees Counter-ClockwiseCtrl + Shift + 7

Fireworks Objects Shortcuts

ActionAdobe Fireworks Shortcuts
Groups objectsCtrl + G
Un-groups objectsCtrl + Shift + G
Selects all objectsCtrl + A
Switch Fill and Stroke colors in color wellsX
Show or Hide blue lines around selected objectsF9
Bring an object to the frontCtrl + Shift + Up Arrow key
Send an object to the backCtrl + Shift + Down Arrow key
Bring object forwardCtrl + Up Arrow key
Send object backwardsCtrl + Down Arrow key
Align objects leftCtrl + Alt + 1
Align objects center verticalCtrl + Alt + 2
Align objects rightCtrl + Alt + 3
Align objects topCtrl + Alt + 4
Align objects center horizontalCtrl + Alt + 5
Align objects bottomCtrl + Alt + 6
Insert HotspotCtrl + Shift + U
Copy Attributes from one objectCtrl + Alt + Shift + C
Paste Attributes to another objectCtrl + Alt + Shift + V
Duplicate ObjectCtrl + Alt + D

Zoom Shortcuts

ActionAdobe Fireworks Hotkeys
Zoom inCtrl + +
Zoom outCtrl + –
Fit SelectionCtrl + 0
50% MagnificationCtrl + 5
100% MagnificationCtrl + 1
200% MagnificationCtrl + 2
400% MagnificationCtrl + 4
800% MagnificationCtrl + 8
3200% MagnificationCtrl + 3
6400% MagnificationCtrl + 6
Zoom to selectionCtrl + Alt + 0

Tools Shortcuts

ActionAdobe Fireworks Shortcut Keys
Text ToolT
Brush ToolB
Crop ToolC
Eraser ToolE
Paint Bucket ToolG
Hand ToolH
Eyedropper ToolI
Polygon Hotspot ToolJ
Slice ToolK
Lasso ToolL
Marquee ToolM
Line ToolN
Pen ToolP
Scale ToolQ
Blur ToolR
Rubber StampS
Rectangle ToolU
Magic Wand ToolW
Magnify ToolZ
Download Adobe Fireworks Shortcuts PDF

Many designers stick to their old software as they are very familiar and in their comfort zone. Embarking on the change can be a scary affair. You might have to take a leap of faith and try something new once in a while, which can be beneficial. The most obvious alternative is Photoshop. However, I would generally prefer Sketch as a good alternative, especially for UI, web, or icon design. Have a look at the Photoshop shortcut keys list.

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Photo of Devil DevilLast Updated: October 27, 2025
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