Shortcuts
Default keyboard bindings, rebinding, Command Search, and system-fixed keys.
Manage bindings under Settings → Shortcuts. Categories: App, Canvas, Voice, and System.
Command Search (command palette)
| Platform | Default |
|---|---|
| Windows / Linux | Ctrl+K |
| macOS | ⌘K |
Fallback chord used in some conflict cases: Ctrl+Shift+K / ⌘⇧K.
Command Search creates or focuses canvas nodes and related actions from one dialog (same path as the canvas dock trigger).
Canvas (rebindable)
Defaults (Windows/Linux-style modifiers shown; macOS uses ⌘ equivalents where configured):
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Quick edit | Product default from the Excalidraw surface |
| Lock toggle | Product default from the Excalidraw surface |
| Layout cycle | Ctrl+Shift+L |
| Organize canvas | Ctrl+Shift+O |
| Node Switcher | Alt+Shift+Tab |
Node Switcher: hold the modifier chord to cycle the accessible glass roster across functional nodes/pages; release to activate the highlighted node. Respects reduced motion. Rebind in Settings; invalid stored values fall back to defaults.
Command Search surfaces
Command Search works from Main Menu, Projects, and Canvas: route to Settings sections, open projects, and create/focus Agents/Apps/Tools contributed by the canvas dock registry.
Voice (rebindable intents)
| Intent | Default |
|---|---|
| Converse | Ctrl+Shift+R |
| Dictate | Ctrl+Shift+D |
| Voice command | Ctrl+Shift+Space |
Activation can also use wakeword when enabled under Voice Settings.
System (read-only)
| Action | Keys |
|---|---|
| Cancel voice | Esc |
| Return from focused node | Ctrl+Shift+Esc (⌘ on macOS) |
| Close projects overlay | Esc |
| Cancel agent run | Esc |
These cannot be rebound in the Shortcuts editor.
Reset
Reset all restores factory bindings after confirmation. You get explicit toast feedback on success or failure.
Tips
- Avoid colliding with OS-reserved chords (especially on Linux window managers).
- After rebinding Command Search, the dock Kbd badge updates to match.
- Voice cancel with Esc is intentional and stays fixed for safety.