Figma Productivity Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

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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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