Learn KiCad keyboard shortcuts

Practice KiCad 2025 keyboard shortcuts with timed drills. Memorize all 36 hotkeys and keybindings faster through interactive exercises.

Top shortcuts

  • Ctrl+N — New project
  • Ctrl+O — Open project
  • Ctrl+S — Save
  • Ctrl+Z — Undo
  • Ctrl+Y — Redo
  • Ctrl+X — Cut
  • Ctrl+C — Copy
  • Ctrl+V — Paste
  • Delete — Delete
  • Ctrl+A — Select all
  • Ctrl+Equal — Zoom in
  • Ctrl+Minus — Zoom out
  • Home — Zoom fit
  • F5 — Redraw
  • N — Grid settings
  • A — Add component
  • W — Add wire
  • B — Add bus
  • L — Add label
  • P — Add power port
  • J — Add junction
  • M — Move
  • R — Rotate
  • X — Mirror X
  • Y — Mirror Y
  • E — Edit
  • G — Drag
  • C — Copy component
  • Q — Place no-connect
  • X — Start routing

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