These are the verified keyboard shortcuts available in Kolab.
Navigation
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|
| Pan canvas | Arrow keys (when nothing selected) | Arrow keys |
| Pan faster | Shift + Arrow keys | Shift + Arrow keys |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + + or = | Cmd + + or = |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + - | Cmd + - |
| Reset zoom | Ctrl + 0 | Cmd + 0 |
Alternative Panning
- Space + drag - Hold Space bar, then click and drag to pan
- Right-click + drag - Right-click and drag to pan
Editing Elements
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Cmd + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Shift + Z | Cmd + Shift + Z |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Cmd + C |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Cmd + V |
| Cut | Ctrl + X | Cmd + X |
| Duplicate | Ctrl + D | Cmd + D |
| Delete | Delete or Backspace | Delete or Backspace |
| Select all | Ctrl + A | Cmd + A |
Selection
| Action | How |
|---|
| Select item | Click on it |
| Add to selection | Shift + Click |
| Box select | Click and drag on empty canvas |
| Deselect all | Esc |
| Edit selected element | Enter |
Moving Selected Elements
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|
| Move 1 pixel | Arrow keys |
| Move 10 pixels | Shift + Arrow keys |
Alignment (2+ Elements Selected)
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|
| Align left | Ctrl + Left Arrow | Cmd + Left Arrow |
| Align right | Ctrl + Right Arrow | Cmd + Right Arrow |
| Align top | Ctrl + Up Arrow | Cmd + Up Arrow |
| Align bottom | Ctrl + Down Arrow | Cmd + Down Arrow |
| Center horizontally | Ctrl + Shift + Left Arrow | Cmd + Shift + Left Arrow |
| Center vertically | Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow | Cmd + Shift + Up Arrow |
Distribution (3+ Elements Selected)
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|
| Distribute horizontally | Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow | Cmd + Shift + Right Arrow |
| Distribute vertically | Ctrl + Shift + Down Arrow | Cmd + Shift + Down Arrow |
Audio & Video
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|
| Toggle microphone | Alt + A | Option + A |
| Toggle camera | Alt + V | Option + V |
General
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|
| Cancel current action | Esc |
Tips
Shortcuts Not Working?
- Click on the canvas first - The canvas must have focus
- Check if you're in a text field - Shortcuts are disabled while typing
- Try refreshing the page - Resets keyboard state
Most Useful Shortcuts
Focus on learning these first:
Ctrl/Cmd + Z - Undo mistakesEsc - Cancel/deselectAlt + A - Quick mute toggle- Arrow keys - Pan around when exploring
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