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Complete list of keyboard shortcuts for video editing in Canva (Windows/Mac):

 Complete list of keyboard shortcuts for video editing in Canva (Windows/Mac):

General Shortcuts

ActionWindows ShortcutMac Shortcut
New projectCtrl + NCmd + N
Open projectCtrl + OCmd + O
Save projectCtrl + SCmd + S
UndoCtrl + ZCmd + Z
RedoCtrl + Shift + ZCmd + Shift + Z
CopyCtrl + CCmd + C
PasteCtrl + VCmd + V
CutCtrl + XCmd + X
DeleteDeleteDelete
Select allCtrl + ACmd + A
GroupCtrl + GCmd + G
UngroupCtrl + Shift + GCmd + Shift + G
DuplicateCtrl + DCmd + D

Video Editing Shortcuts

ActionWindows ShortcutMac Shortcut
Play/Pause previewSpacebarSpacebar
Split video clipSS
Trim videoTT
Mute audioMM
Zoom inCtrl + +Cmd + +
Zoom outCtrl + -Cmd + -
Reset zoomCtrl + 0Cmd + 0

Page Navigation Shortcuts

ActionWindows ShortcutMac Shortcut
Next pageCtrl + →Cmd + →
Previous pageCtrl + ←Cmd + ←
First pageCtrl + HomeCmd + ↑
Last pageCtrl + EndCmd + ↓
Add new pageCtrl + EnterCmd + Enter
Delete pageDelete (select page first)Delete

Text & Element Editing

ActionWindows ShortcutMac Shortcut
Bold textCtrl + BCmd + B
Italic textCtrl + ICmd + I
Underline textCtrl + UCmd + U
Align leftCtrl + Shift + LCmd + Shift + L
Align centerCtrl + Shift + CCmd + Shift + C
Align rightCtrl + Shift + RCmd + Shift + R
Bring forwardCtrl + ]Cmd + ]
Send backwardCtrl + [Cmd + [
Bring to frontCtrl + Shift + ]Cmd + Shift + ]
Send to backCtrl + Shift + [Cmd + Shift + [

Pro Tips

  1. Timeline Navigation: Use ←/→ arrows to move frame-by-frame.

  2. Multi-select elements: Hold Shift + click.

  3. Toggle rulers/guides: Ctrl + R (Win) / Cmd + R (Mac).

Missing a shortcut? Canva’s shortcuts may vary slightly by version. For the latest, check Canva’s Help Center or press Ctrl + / (Win) / Cmd + / (Mac) in the editor.

Let me know if you need help with a specific task! 🎬✨

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