CorelDraw Shortcut Keys (2026): Complete List of 140+ Keyboard Shortcuts
CorelDraw shortcut keys are keyboard combinations that instantly trigger commands in CorelDRAW without navigating menus saving designers significant time on repetitive tasks like copying, aligning, zooming, and formatting text.
The five most essential CorelDraw shortcuts are Ctrl+C (Copy), Ctrl+Z (Undo), Ctrl+D (Duplicate), Ctrl+G (Group), and F11 (Fountain Fill) mastering these five alone will noticeably speed up any design workflow.
This guide covers 140+ keyboard shortcuts across all major CorelDRAW tools and menus, with a free PDF download, and works across CorelDRAW versions from X7 through 2026.
What is CorelDRAW?
CorelDRAW is a professional vector graphics editor developed by Corel Corporation (Ottawa, Canada) and first released in 1989. It is part of the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, which also includes Corel Photo-Paint, Corel Font Manager, and Corel CAPTURE. Available for Windows and macOS, it supports fully custom keyboard shortcuts via Tools → Customization → Commands.
Most Used CorelDraw Shortcut Keys
Start here. These are the shortcuts every CorelDRAW designer uses daily master these 16 before learning anything else.
| Action | Shortcut | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Copy selected object to clipboard |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Paste from clipboard |
| Cut | Ctrl + X | Cut and move to clipboard |
| Duplicate | Ctrl + D | Creates an offset copy instantly – faster than copy+paste |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Reverse last action – use constantly |
| Redo | Ctrl + Shift + Z | Restore undone action |
| Repeat last action | Ctrl + R | Repeats the last operation on selected object |
| Select All | Ctrl + A | Select all objects on page |
| Group | Ctrl + G | Group selected objects together |
| Ungroup | Ctrl + U | Separate grouped objects |
| Export | Ctrl + E | Export design to PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG, etc. |
| Import | Ctrl + I | Import image or file into document |
| New Document | Ctrl + N | Open a new CorelDRAW document |
| Open | Ctrl + O | Open an existing file |
| Save | Ctrl + S | Save current document use obsessively |
| Ctrl + P | Open print dialog | |
| Save As | Ctrl + Shift + S | Save with a new name or format |
| Exit CorelDRAW | Ctrl + F4 | Close application (prompts to save) |
File Operations Shortcuts
Open, save, import, export, and manage CorelDRAW files from the keyboard. These work from any tool at any time.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New document | Ctrl + N |
| Open file | Ctrl + O |
| Close document | Ctrl + W |
| Save | Ctrl + S |
| Save As | Ctrl + Shift + S |
| Import | Ctrl + I |
| Export | Ctrl + E |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Print to PDF (2025) | File → Print → Corel Print to PDF |
| Document properties | Ctrl + Shift + D |
| Exit CorelDRAW | Ctrl + F4 |
Edit & Object Operation Shortcuts
Essential shortcuts for selecting, editing, grouping, combining, and transforming objects on the canvas.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All objects | Ctrl + A |
| Copy | Ctrl + C |
| Cut | Ctrl + X |
| Paste | Ctrl + V |
| Paste In Place | Ctrl + Shift + V |
| Duplicate | Ctrl + D |
| Delete | Delete |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Shift + Z |
| Repeat last action | Ctrl + R |
| Group objects | Ctrl + G |
| Ungroup objects | Ctrl + U |
| Combine objects | Ctrl + L |
| Break Apart | Ctrl + K |
| Convert to Curves | Ctrl + Q |
| Find & Replace | Ctrl + F |
| Object Properties | Alt + Enter |
| Options / Preferences | Ctrl + J |
Font Formatting Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts for changing font style, weight, size, and case when the Text tool is active.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl + B |
| Italic | Ctrl + I |
| Underline | Ctrl + U |
| Font weight | Ctrl + Shift + W |
| Font list | Ctrl + Shift + F |
| Font size | Ctrl + Shift + P |
| Small caps | Ctrl + Shift + K |
| HTML font size | Ctrl + Shift + H |
| Increase font size | Ctrl + Numpad 8 |
| Decrease font size | Ctrl + Numpad 2 |
| Next font combo size | Ctrl + Numpad 6 |
| Previous font combo size | Ctrl + Numpad 4 |
| Change case | Shift + F3 |
| Convert text type | Ctrl + F8 |
Text Formatting Shortcuts
Alignment, justification, paragraph formatting, and text style shortcuts.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bullet text | Ctrl + M |
| Center justify | Ctrl + E |
| Convert text state | Ctrl + F8 |
| Force justification | Ctrl + H |
| Format text dialog | Ctrl + T |
| Full justify | Ctrl + J |
| Horizontal text | Ctrl + , |
| Left justification | Ctrl + L |
| No justification | Ctrl + N |
| Right justification | Ctrl + R |
| Apply drop cap | Ctrl + Shift + D |
| Edit text dialog | Ctrl + Shift + T |
Cursor Move Using Text Shortcuts
Navigation and selection shortcuts while the Text tool is active inside a text frame.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Delete character to the right | Delete |
| Delete word to the right | Ctrl + Delete |
| Cursor down one frame | Page Down |
| Cursor up one frame | Page Up |
| Cursor left one character | ← Left Arrow |
| Cursor right one character | → Right Arrow |
| Cursor left one paragraph | Ctrl + ↓ Down |
| Cursor up one paragraph | Ctrl + ↑ Up |
| Cursor to start of text | Ctrl + Home |
| Cursor to end of text | Ctrl + End |
| Cursor start of line | Home |
| Cursor to end of line | End |
| Cursor left one word | Ctrl + ← Left |
| Cursor right one word | Ctrl + → Right |
| Select all text | Ctrl + A |
| Select character to the left | Shift + ← Left |
| Select character to the right | Shift + → Right |
| Select down one line | Shift + ↓ Down |
| Select up one line | Shift + ↑ Up |
| Select word to the left | Ctrl + Shift + ← Left |
| Select word to the right | Ctrl + Shift + → Right |
| Select down one paragraph | Ctrl + Shift + ↓ Down |
| Select up one paragraph | Ctrl + Shift + ↑ Up |
| Select start of frame | Ctrl + Shift + Home |
| Select start of line | Shift + Home |
| Select start of text | Ctrl + Shift + Page Up |
| Select end of frame | Ctrl + Shift + End |
| Select down one frame | Shift + Page Down |
| Select up one frame | Shift + Page Up |
Object Nudge Shortcuts
Move selected objects precisely using arrow keys. Nudge distance is set in Tools → Options → CorelDRAW → Rulers.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Nudge down | ↓ Down Arrow |
| Nudge left | ← Left Arrow |
| Nudge right | → Right Arrow |
| Nudge up | ↑ Up Arrow |
| Super nudge down (×2 distance) | Shift + ↓ |
| Super nudge left | Shift + ← |
| Super nudge up | Shift + ↑ |
| Super nudge right | Shift + → |
Dockers Shortcuts
Open CorelDRAW docker panels floating windows for object properties, transformations, and symbols.
| Docker Panel | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Contour docker | Ctrl + F9 |
| Envelope docker | Ctrl + F7 |
| Graphic and text styles | Ctrl + F5 |
| Linear dimensions | Alt + F2 |
| Lens docker | Alt + F3 |
| Symbols manager | Alt + F6 |
| Position docker | Alt + F7 |
| Rotate docker | Alt + F8 |
| Scale and mirror | Alt + F9 |
| Size docker | Alt + F10 |
| Insert symbols / special characters | Alt + F11 |
| View manager | Alt + F12 / Ctrl + F2 |
| Object properties | Alt + Enter |
Align Shortcuts
Single-key alignment shortcuts one of CorelDRAW’s biggest productivity advantages. Works with Pick tool active and objects selected.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Align top | T |
| Align bottom | B |
| Align left | L |
| Align right | R |
| Align horizontal center | E |
| Align vertical center | C |
| Center to page | P |
| Align to baseline | Alt + F12 |
Distribute Shortcuts
Evenly space multiple selected objects horizontally or vertically.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Distribute top | Shift + T |
| Distribute bottom | Shift + B |
| Distribute left | Shift + L |
| Distribute right | Shift + R |
| Distribute centers horizontally | Shift + E |
| Distribute centers vertically | Shift + C |
| Distribute spacing horizontally | Shift + P |
| Distribute spacing vertically | Shift + A |
Dialog Shortcuts
Open fill, color, and adjustment dialogs instantly.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fountain fill dialog | F11 |
| Uniform fill dialog | Shift + F11 |
| Open outline pen dialog | F12 |
| Open outline color dialog | Shift + F12 |
| Color balance | Ctrl + Shift + B |
| Hue / Saturation | Ctrl + Shift + U |
| Brightness / Intensity | Ctrl + B |
| Options dialog | Ctrl + J |
Zoom & Pan Shortcuts
Navigate your canvas faster. F4 (zoom all) and Shift+F4 (zoom page) are the two most essential for daily work.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom in (one shot) | F2 |
| Zoom out | F3 |
| Zoom to all objects | F4 |
| Zoom to page | Shift + F4 |
| Zoom to selection | Shift + F2 |
| Navigator | N |
| Hand tool (pan) | H |
| Pan down | Alt + ↓ |
| Pan left | Alt + ← |
| Pan up | Alt + ↑ |
| Pan right | Alt + → |
| View manager docker | Ctrl + F2 |
Toolbox Tools Shortcuts
Activate any CorelDRAW tool from the keyboard. Spacebar toggles between the Pick tool and your last-used tool.
| Tool | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Freehand / Pen tool | F5 |
| Rectangle tool | F6 |
| Ellipse tool | F7 |
| Text tool | F8 |
| Shape / Node edit tool | F10 |
| Artistic media tool | I |
| Eraser tool | X |
| Graph paper tool | D |
| Hand tool | H |
| Interactive fill tool | G |
| Mesh tool | M |
| Polygon tool | Y |
| Smart drawing tool | S |
| Spiral tool | A |
| Toggle pick state | Spacebar |
| Toggle eyedropper / paint bucket | Shift |
Other CorelDraw Shortcuts
View, display, and miscellaneous shortcuts that don’t fit in the categories above.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Full-screen preview | F9 |
| Toggle wireframe view | Shift + F9 |
| Refresh window | Ctrl + W |
| Show non-printing characters | Ctrl + Shift + C |
| Combine objects | Ctrl + L |
| Break apart | Ctrl + K |
| Convert to curves | Ctrl + Q |
| Delete object | Delete |
CorelDRAW 2025 – What’s New
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2025 (v26), released March 2025, updated September 2025 (v26.2). New tools with keyboard interactions verified from official coreldraw.com release notes.
| Action / Feature | Shortcut / Method | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adjust Painterly Brush size on the fly | Shift + drag up/down | New 2025 |
| Focus Mode for brushstrokes | Right-click → Focus Mode | New 2025 |
| PowerClip commands on brushstroke | Right-click brushstroke | New 2025 |
| Print to PDF (advanced) | File → Print → Corel Print to PDF | New 2025 |
| Publish/Export to PDF (existing) | Ctrl + E → choose PDF | Unchanged |
| Access Google Fonts (300+ new in 2025) | Ctrl + Shift + F | Expanded 2025 |
| Set default save version | Tools → Options → CorelDRAW → Save | New 2025 |
| Pantone Dualities palette (175 new colors) | Window → Color Palettes → Pantone Dualities | New 2025 |
| All standard shortcuts (Ctrl+Z, D, G, etc.) | Same as all previous versions | Unchanged |
Version Compatibility: All 140+ shortcuts in this guide work on CorelDRAW X7, X8, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025. No shortcuts were removed in 2025. CorelDRAW for Mac was reintroduced in the 2019 version.
Mac vs Windows Shortcuts
CorelDRAW works on both platforms. The only difference is the modifier keys. Function keys (F2–F12) are identical on both.
| Action | 🪟 Windows | 🍎 Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Copy | Ctrl + C | ⌘ + C |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | ⌘ + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Shift + Z | ⌘ + Shift + Z |
| Duplicate | Ctrl + D | ⌘ + D |
| Save | Ctrl + S | ⌘ + S |
| Export | Ctrl + E | ⌘ + E |
| Group | Ctrl + G | ⌘ + G |
| Ungroup | Ctrl + U | ⌘ + U |
| Select All | Ctrl + A | ⌘ + A |
| Ctrl + P | ⌘ + P | |
| New document | Ctrl + N | ⌘ + N |
| Open file | Ctrl + O | ⌘ + O |
| Combine objects | Ctrl + L | ⌘ + L |
| Break apart | Ctrl + K | ⌘ + K |
| Font list | Ctrl + Shift + F | ⌘ + Shift + F |
| Position docker | Alt + F7 | ⌥ + F7 |
| Rotate docker | Alt + F8 | ⌥ + F8 |
| Scale & Mirror docker | Alt + F9 | ⌥ + F9 |
| Preferences / Options | Ctrl + J | ⌘ + , (comma) |
| Zoom in | F2 | F2 (hold Fn if needed) |
| Fountain Fill | F11 | F11 ⚠ may conflict with Mission Control |
| Align keys (T B L R E C P) | Same single keys | Same single keys |
Mac F11 Fix: If F11 opens Mission Control instead of Fountain Fill: Go to System Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts → Mission Control and disable or reassign the F11 shortcut. Then F11 will work correctly in CorelDRAW.
How to Customize CorelDraw Shortcuts
CorelDRAW lets you reassign any default shortcut or create new ones. Your custom shortcuts are saved as workspace files.
- Go to Tools in the top menu bar
- Click Options (or press Ctrl + J)
- Select Customization → Commands
- Choose the command you want to reassign from the list
- Click in the New Shortcut Key field and press your desired key combination
- Click Assign then OK – done
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortcut key for Undo in CorelDraw?
The shortcut for Undo in CorelDraw is Ctrl + Z. You can also use Ctrl + Backspace. To Redo, press Ctrl + Shift + Z. CorelDRAW supports multiple undo levels adjust the number in Tools → Options → CorelDRAW → General.
What is the shortcut key for Zoom in CorelDraw?
Zoom shortcuts: F2 zoom in, F3 zoom out, F4 fit all objects, Shift + F4 fit page, Shift + F2 fit selection. You can also scroll the mouse wheel to zoom dynamically.
How do I duplicate an object in CorelDraw using a shortcut?
Press Ctrl + D to duplicate with an offset. To duplicate directly on top (no offset), use Ctrl + C then Ctrl + V. Set offset distance in Tools → Options → CorelDRAW → General → Duplicate Offset.
What is the shortcut for the Pen Tool in CorelDraw?
The Freehand/Pen tool is F5. Artistic Media tool: I. Smart Drawing tool: S. Hold Ctrl while drawing with the Freehand tool to constrain lines to 15° increments.
Is there a printable CorelDraw Shortcut keys PDF?
Yes, TutorialTactic provides a free printable PDF with all 140+ shortcuts. No signup required. Download it here →
How do I customize keyboard shortcuts in CorelDraw?
Go to Tools → Options (Ctrl + J) → Customization → Commands. Select a command, click in New Shortcut Key, press your combo, click Assign → OK. Save as a workspace file to preserve your custom set.
Can I use CorelDraw keyboard shortcuts on a Mac?
Yes. Ctrl → ⌘ Command, Alt → ⌥ Option. Function keys work the same (hold Fn if needed). Note: F11 may conflict with Mission Control — fix in System Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts → Mission Control.
What are the most important CorelDraw shortcuts for beginners?
Start with these 10: Ctrl+Z (Undo), Ctrl+S (Save), Ctrl+D (Duplicate), Ctrl+G (Group), Ctrl+U (Ungroup), Ctrl+E (Export), F4 (Zoom fit), F6 (Rectangle), F7 (Ellipse), F8 (Text). Once natural, add alignment keys: T, B, L, R, E, C.
What is the wireframe shortcut in CorelDraw?
Shift + F9 toggles wireframe view (outlines only, no fills). Useful for selecting overlapping objects and checking path structure. F9 = Full-Screen Preview.
What is the shortcut to select all objects in CorelDraw?
Press Ctrl + A to select all objects. Press Escape to deselect. Hold Shift and click to add individual objects to your selection. Use Edit → Select All → Text to select only text frames.
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