Foxit Reader Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete List for Windows & Mac
Foxit Reader keyboard shortcuts are key combinations that let you navigate, zoom, annotate, and manage PDF files in Foxit PDF Reader without using the mouse. They work on both Windows and Mac, where the Windows Ctrl key is replaced by Command on Mac. You can use Foxit’s built-in shortcuts or customize your own through the Keyboard Mapping settings.
The most-used Foxit Reader shortcut is Ctrl + F (Command + F on Mac) to find text. To enter full screen, press Alt + 2, and to open Preferences, press Ctrl + K.
File Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open File | Ctrl + O | Command + O |
| Close File | Ctrl + W | Command + W |
| Save | Ctrl + S | Command + S |
| Save As | Ctrl + Shift + S | Command + Shift + S |
| Ctrl + P | Command + P | |
| Document Properties | Ctrl + D | Command + D |
| Exit / Quit Foxit Reader | Ctrl + Q | Command + Q |
Edit Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Command + C |
| Cut | Ctrl + X | Command + X |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Command + V |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Command + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Shift + Z | Command + Shift + Z |
| Select All | Ctrl + A | Command + A |
| Add Bookmark | Ctrl + B | Command + B |
| Preferences | Ctrl + K | Command + K |
View & Zoom Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom In | Ctrl + = | Command + = |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl + – | Command + – |
| Zoom To | Ctrl + M | Command + M |
| Actual Size | Ctrl + 1 | Command + 1 |
| Fit Page | Ctrl + 2 | Command + 2 |
| Fit Width | Ctrl + 3 | Command + 3 |
| Fit Visible | Ctrl + 4 | Command + 4 |
| Single Page layout | Ctrl + 7 | Command + 7 |
| Continuous layout | Ctrl + 8 | Command + 8 |
| Facing layout | Ctrl + 9 | Command + 9 |
| Continuous Facing | Ctrl + 0 | Command + 0 |
| Rotate Right (Clockwise) | Ctrl + Shift + = | Shift + Command + = |
| Rotate Left (Counter-Clockwise) | Ctrl + Shift + – | Shift + Command + – |
| AutoScroll | Ctrl + Shift + H | Command + Shift + H |
| Show / Hide Rulers | Ctrl + Alt + R | Command + Option + R |
| Show / Hide Navigation Panel | F4 | F4 |
Navigation Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Go to Page | Ctrl + G | Command + G |
| First Page | Home | Fn + Left Arrow |
| Last Page | End | Fn + Right Arrow |
| Previous Page | Left Arrow | Left Arrow or Command + Up Arrow |
| Next Page | Right Arrow | Right Arrow or Command + Down Arrow |
| Scroll Up | Up Arrow | Up Arrow |
| Scroll Down | Down Arrow | Down Arrow |
| Previous View | Alt + Left Arrow | Command + Left Arrow |
| Next View | Alt + Right Arrow | Command + Right Arrow |
Full-Screen & Display Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Full Screen | Ctrl + L | Command + L |
| Exit Full Screen | Esc | Esc |
Tool Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Tool | Ctrl + 5 | Command + 5 |
| Select Text and Image | Ctrl + 6 | Command + 6 |
| Select Annotation | – | Control + 6 |
| Find | Ctrl + F | Command + F |
| Find Next | F3 | F3 |
| Find Previous | Shift + F3 | Shift + F3 |
Comment & Annotation Shortcuts
| Action | Mac |
|---|---|
| Highlight (Area) | Control + I |
| Typewriter | Control + T |
| Text Box | Control + X |
| Note | Control + N |
| Rectangle | Control + R |
| Arrow | Control + A |
| Line | Control + L |
| Oval | Control + O |
| Pencil | Control + P |
| Eraser | Control + E |
| Show All Comments | Control + U |
| Hide All Comments | Control + H |
Single-Key Accelerators
Must be enabled first: File > Preferences > General > “Use single-key accelerators to access tools.” Same key on both platforms.
| Command | Key |
|---|---|
| Hand tool | H |
| Select Text and Image | V |
| Marquee Zoom | Z |
| Select Annotation | R |
| Sticky Note | S |
| Stamp | K |
| Text Box | X |
| Cloud | Q |
| Highlight (cycle) | U / Shift + U |
| Drawing markup (cycle) | D / Shift + D |
| Link | L |
| Audio & Video | M |
How to Customize Foxit Reader Keyboard Shortcuts
Foxit Reader lets you reassign or create your own keyboard shortcuts to match your workflow. Here’s how:
- Click the menu icon on the Quick Access Toolbar and select More Commands or right-click the ribbon area and choose Customize Quick Access Toolbar.
- In the Customize Tools dialog box, open the Keyboard tab.
- Select the command’s category from the Categories list, then choose the specific action from the Command list.
- Click in the Press shortcut field and press the key combination you want to assign, then click Assign.
- To replace an existing shortcut, just type the new combination over it. Note: a shortcut already in use by another command can’t be reassigned Foxit will show a message if the key is taken.
- (Optional) To remove a shortcut, select the command and click Remove. To restore all defaults, click Reset All.
- Click OK to save and close.
As of recent Foxit versions (V2023.1 and later), single-key accelerator keys and regular shortcuts share one namespace so a letter used as a single-key accelerator (like “S” for Sticky Note) can’t also be assigned as a regular shortcut. This change was made to prevent shortcut conflicts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full-screen shortcut in Foxit Reader?
On Mac, press Command + L to enter full-screen mode in Foxit PDF Reader. Press Esc to exit.
How do I open Preferences in Foxit Reader?
Press Ctrl + K on Windows or Command + K on Mac to open the Preferences dialog in Foxit PDF Reader, where you can adjust settings for viewing, commenting, and more.
Can I change Foxit Reader keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Open the Quick Access Toolbar menu, select More Commands > Keyboard tab, choose a command, and assign a new key combination. Foxit won’t let you assign a shortcut that’s already in use by another command.
Do Foxit Reader shortcuts work the same on Mac and Windows?
Most do, with the Windows Ctrl key replaced by Command on Mac and Alt replaced by Option. A few shortcuts differ for example, navigation and full-screen keys aren’t identical across platforms.
What are single-key accelerators in Foxit Reader?
Single-key accelerators let you trigger tools with one key like pressing H for the Hand tool or S for Sticky Note. Enable them under File > Preferences > General > “Use single-key accelerators to access tools.”
What is the shortcut to find text in Foxit Reader?
Press Ctrl + F (Command + F on Mac) to open Find, then F3 to jump to the next match or Shift + F3 for the previous one.
Final Thoughts
Foxit Reader keyboard shortcuts turn everyday PDF tasks finding text, zooming, annotating, and navigating long documents into single keystrokes that save real time. Start with the most-used shortcuts like Ctrl + F to find, Ctrl + K for preferences, and the zoom and page-navigation keys, then layer in annotation and tool shortcuts as they become part of your routine.
If the defaults don’t fit how you work, remember that Foxit lets you remap almost any command through the Keyboard Mapping settings, and single-key accelerators can make your most-used tools a single tap away. Keep this page bookmarked or grab the free PDF cheat sheet above, and with a little practice these shortcuts will become muscle memory.
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