Figma Productivity Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

Navigate, align, and prototype at lightning speed

Key shortcuts for designers to move faster inside Figma frames, components, and prototyping Quick reference guide with examples and best practices. Updated November 2025.

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Shortcut Focus

Shortcut Action
Shift + A Insert an auto-layout frame around selection.
Ctrl/Cmd + ] | [ Bring layers forward/backward in one stroke.
Alt/Option + Drag Duplicate while moving; great for grids.
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + O Outline stroke before exporting or handing to dev.

Quick Actions

Cmd + /
Open quick actions, search commands, and run plugins.
Cmd + B
Toggle bold for text without leaving keyboard.
G
Enter shape tool quickly to draw rectangles and ellipses.
Cmd + P
Open prototype presentation with the current frame.

Summary

Master keyboard shortcuts to keep your hands on the keys, leverage quick actions for plugins, and treat Figma as a no-mouse environment.

💡 Pro Tip: Customize your quick actions to surface favorite plugins or components with a single key press.
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