Keyboard Shortcuts
V, L, A, R, O, and T switch tools without leaving the canvas, and Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y step through the full undo history while you annotate a photo.
Last updated: April 18, 2026
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Shortcut reference
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| V | Selection tool. Select and move annotations |
| L | Line tool. Draw straight lines |
| A | Arrow tool. Draw arrows |
| R | Rectangle tool. Draw rectangles |
| O | Circle tool. Draw circles |
| T | Text tool. Add text labels |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo last action |
| Ctrl+Y | Redo last undone action |
How shortcuts work
- Shortcuts are active whenever the markup editor is open.
- Press a single key to switch tools instantly. No modifier keys needed for tool switching.
- Undo and redo maintain a full history of your annotation session. You can undo all the way back to the original photo.
Tips
- Build muscle memory. The shortcuts follow a logical pattern. Each letter corresponds to the tool name (V for select, A for arrow, R for rectangle, and so on).
- Combine with mouse work. Press a key to switch tools, then draw immediately. This is faster than clicking the toolbar, especially when alternating between arrows and text labels.
- Undo freely. Ctrl+Z is your safety net. Draw quickly and undo mistakes rather than trying to place every annotation perfectly on the first attempt.