Photoshop, Figma & Canva Design Keyboard Shortcuts Guide (2026)

Q: How do I duplicate a layer in Photoshop?

Select the layer and press Ctrl + J (or Cmd + J on Mac).

Q: What is the Auto Layout shortcut in Figma?

Select the items and press Shift + A.

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Whether crafting mobile UI mockups in Figma, retouching high-res photos in Adobe Photoshop CC 2026, or producing quick social media assets in Canva, keeping your hands on hotkeys lets you iterate designs twice as fast.

Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

Create New Layer:
Ctrl + Shift + N (Mac: ⌘+Shift+N)
Duplicate Selection / Layer (New Layer via Copy):
Ctrl + J (Mac: ⌘+J)
Free Transform Tool:
Ctrl + T (Mac: ⌘+T)
Deselect Selection:
Ctrl + D (Mac: ⌘+D)

Figma UI/UX Design Shortcuts

Create Frame Tool:
F
Add Auto Layout Frame:
Shift + A
Create Rectangle Shape:
R
Create Text Element:
T

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I duplicate a layer in Photoshop?

Select the layer and press Ctrl + J (or ⌘ + J on Mac) to instantly duplicate it onto a new layer.

What is the Auto Layout shortcut in Figma?

Select the layers you want to enclose and press Shift + A to convert them into a dynamic Auto Layout container.

Graphic Design Shortcuts Guide (Photoshop, Figma, Canva)

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Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

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