PDF editor keyboard shortcuts
Almost every tool in the editor has a one-key shortcut, so you can switch between editing, marking up and signing without reaching for the tool rail. On a Mac, use Cmd wherever Ctrl is listed.
Step by step
Switch tools with one key
Press E to edit text, T to add text, F to fill a form, H to highlight, S to sign, X to redact. The full list is in the table on this page.
Return to Select
Press Esc or V to go back to the Select tool, for example after placing an object.
Undo and redo
Press Ctrl/Cmd+Z to undo. Press Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+Z or Ctrl+Y to redo.
Delete objects
Select a text box, shape, image or annotation and press Delete or Backspace.
Navigate forms and search
Use Tab and Shift+Tab between form fields, and Ctrl/Cmd+F to search the document.
Tips
- Hover over a tool in the rail to see its name and shortcut.
- Pressing Esc after placing an object takes you back to Select, ready to move on.
Frequently asked questions
Do shortcuts work on a Mac?
Yes. Single-key tool shortcuts are the same, and Cmd replaces Ctrl in combinations such as Cmd+Z and Cmd+F.
How do I get back to the normal pointer?
Press Esc or V to switch to the Select tool.
What is the shortcut for underline and strikethrough?
U for Underline and Shift+S for Strikethrough.
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