{"id":244493,"date":"2026-09-17T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/?p=244493"},"modified":"2026-09-16T11:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T10:14:25","slug":"autocad-keyboard-shortcuts-commands-to-work-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/2026\/09\/autocad-keyboard-shortcuts-commands-to-work-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"AutoCAD Keyboard Shortcuts &amp; Commands to Work Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you use&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/autocad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>AutoCAD<\/b><\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;every day, even small improvements to your workflow can make a noticeable difference.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keyboard shortcuts and command aliases give you a quicker way to access the tools you use most, helping you spend less time navigating the ribbon and more time working on your drawings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;relatively new&nbsp;to AutoCAD or have been using it for years, learning a few useful shortcuts can help make everyday tasks quicker and more efficient.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this helpful guide,&nbsp;we&#8217;ll&nbsp;look at some of the most useful AutoCAD keyboard shortcuts and commands to help speed up your workflow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/autocad-3.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; title_text=&#8221;autocad (3)&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;What Are AutoCAD Keyboard Shortcuts?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AutoCAD keyboard shortcuts allow you to quickly access commands and features without searching through menus or ribbon panels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are a few&nbsp;different types&nbsp;you may come across:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keyboard shortcuts use a combination of keys to perform an action, such as Ctrl + S to save your drawing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Command aliases are shortened versions of AutoCAD commands that you type into the Command Line, such as L for LINE.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Function keys allow you to quickly switch drafting tools and settings on or off, such as F3 for Object Snap.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;need to learn every shortcut available. Starting with the commands you use most&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;can quickly make your everyday workflow feel more efficient.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Essential AutoCAD  Shortcuts to Get Started&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50539644 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50539644 BCX0\">If<span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50539644 BCX0\">you&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50539644 BCX0\"><span>&nbsp;<\/span>new to using keyboard shortcuts in AutoCAD, these are some of the most useful ones to learn first.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW50539644 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW50539644 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" style=\"height: 240px; width: 75%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: aa172d;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Action&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Shortcut<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What is does<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">New drawing<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Ctrl + N<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Creates a new drawing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Open<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Ctrl + O<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW49966508 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49966508 BCX0\">Opens an existing drawing<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW49966508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Save<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Ctrl + S<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW30945095 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30945095 BCX0\">Saves your current drawing<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW30945095 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175006527 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175006527 BCX0\">Plot<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW175006527 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Ctrl + P<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW223626416 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223626416 BCX0\">Opens the Plot dialog box<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW223626416 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Select All<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Ctrl + A<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Selects all objects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Copy<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Ctrl + C<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Copies selected object<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Paste<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Ctrl + V<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Pastes copied objects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Undo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Ctrl + Z<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Reverses your last action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Redo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Ctrl + Y<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Restores your asy undone action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Cancel<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Esc<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<p>Cancels current command<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW91634867 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91634867 BCX0\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW91634867 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91634867 BCX0\">These shortcuts may seem simple, but because<span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91634867 BCX0\">they&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91634867 BCX0\"><span>&nbsp;<\/span>used so regularly, getting into the habit of using them can save time throughout the working day.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW91634867 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Useful AutoCAD Command Aliases&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW250516601 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250516601 BCX0\">Command aliases are particularly useful when<span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250516601 BCX0\">you&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250516601 BCX0\"><span>&nbsp;<\/span>drawing and editing because they allow you to launch commonly used tools directly from the Command Line.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250516601 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250516601 BCX0\">Instead of typing the full command name, you can enter a shorter alias.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW250516601 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW250516601 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 98.2313%; height: 578px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Alias&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Command<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What it does<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">L<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Line<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Create straight line segments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 48px;\">PL<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 48px;\">PLine<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 48px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW249275604 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249275604 BCX0\">Creates connected line and arc segments<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW249275604 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">C<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">CIRCLE<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Creates a circle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">A<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">ARC<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Creates an arc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">REC<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">RECTANG<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW22627220 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22627220 BCX0\">Creates a rectangle<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW22627220 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">H<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">HATCH<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW197961509 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197961509 BCX0\">Adds a hatch to an enclosed area<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW197961509 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">M<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">MOVE<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW81615381 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81615381 BCX0\">Moves selected objects<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW81615381 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">CO<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">COPY<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Copies selected objects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">RO<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">ROTATE<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">Rotates selected objects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 48px;\">SC<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 48px;\">SCALE<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 48px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\">Changes the size of selected objects<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW21554680 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">MI<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">MIRROR<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\">Creates a mirrored copy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW22742920 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 48px;\">O<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 48px;\">OFFSET<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 48px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\">Creates parallel or concentric objects<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW850511 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">TR<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">TRIM<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\">Trim objects<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">EX<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">EXTEND<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW178823913 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178823913 BCX0\">Extends objects to meet another edge<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW178823913 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 49px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 49px;\">E<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 49px;\">ERASE<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 49px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW178823913 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178823913 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW168972257 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168972257 BCX0\">Removes selected objects<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW168972257 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 97px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 97px;\">X<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 97px;\">EXPLODE<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 97px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW178823913 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178823913 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW168972257 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168972257 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW217544210 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217544210 BCX0\">Breaks a compound object into its individual components<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW217544210 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">MA<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">MATCHPROP<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21554680 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22742920 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW850511 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW178823913 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178823913 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW168972257 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168972257 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW217544210 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217544210 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW170173100 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170173100 BCX0\">Matches properties between objects<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW170173100 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW14732922 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14732922 BCX0\">Once you become familiar with these aliases, you can move between commands quickly without constantly moving between your drawing and the ribbon.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW14732922 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;AutoCAD Function Key Shortcuts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209901648 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209901648 BCX0\">AutoCAD&#8217;s function keys are another useful way to quickly control drawing settings.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209901648 BCX0\"><span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209901648 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" style=\"height: 310px; width: 75%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Function Key<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Setting<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW100987481 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100987481 BCX0\">Opens Help<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW100987481 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW178645506 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178645506 BCX0\">Toggles the text screen<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW178645506 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13580866 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13580866 BCX0\">Toggles Object Snap<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW13580866 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW167773451 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167773451 BCX0\">Toggles 3D Object Snap<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW167773451 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F5<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW149595026 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149595026 BCX0\">Cycles through<span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149595026 BCX0\">Isoplanes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW149595026 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F6<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86987010 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86987010 BCX0\">Toggles Dynamic UCS<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW86987010 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F7<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW256324458 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256324458 BCX0\">Toggles Grid Mode<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW256324458 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;\">F8<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 22px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW242034768 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242034768 BCX0\">Toggles Ortho Mode<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW242034768 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW93580873 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93580873 BCX0\">Toggles Snap Mode<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW93580873 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F10<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW205822805 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205822805 BCX0\">Toggles Polar Tracking<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205822805 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F11<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224083305 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224083305 BCX0\">Toggles Object Snap Tracking<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW224083305 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\">F11<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW146106946 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146106946 BCX0\">Toggles Dynamic Input<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW146106946 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For everyday drafting, <strong>F3, F8, F10, F11 and F12<\/strong> are particularly useful to remember.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, if you regularly switch Ortho Mode on and off while drawing, pressing F8 is much quicker than changing the setting through the interface.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Useful Shortcuts for Managing Your AutoCAD Workspace&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shortcuts&nbsp;aren&#8217;t&nbsp;only useful for drawing. They can also help you manage your AutoCAD workspace and quickly open&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;used palettes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A few worth remembering are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ctrl + 0&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Clean Screen: Hides interface elements to give you more drawing space.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ctrl + 1&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Properties: Shows or hides the Properties palette.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ctrl + 2&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;DesignCenter: Opens the&nbsp;DesignCenter&nbsp;palette.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ctrl + 3&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Tool Palettes: Shows or hides the Tool Palettes window.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ctrl + 4&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Sheet Set Manager: Opens the Sheet Set Manager palette.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ctrl + 9&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Command Line: Shows or hides the Command Line.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ctrl + 1 can be particularly useful when&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;regularly checking or editing object properties, while Ctrl + 0 gives you a quick way to maximise the available drawing area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;AutoCAD Commands for Different Tasks&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65923954 BCX0\">Another way to improve your AutoCAD workflow is to learn commands based on the type of work<span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65923954 BCX0\">you&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65923954 BCX0\"><span>&nbsp;<\/span>carrying out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65923954 BCX0\">Drawing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Useful commands include<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong>LINE, PLINE, CIRCLE, ARC, RECTANG, POLYGON and HATCH.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These cover many of the basic tools&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;need when creating geometry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Editing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For&nbsp;modifying&nbsp;existing geometry, useful commands include<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong>MOVE, COPY, ROTATE, SCALE, MIRROR, OFFSET, TRIM, EXTEND and ERASE.<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning the aliases for the editing commands you use most&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;can make repetitive drawing tasks&nbsp;considerably quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annotation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW36413272 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36413272 BCX0\">For adding information to your drawings, you may&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36413272 BCX0\">regularly use<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36413272 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36413272 BCX0\">TEXT, MTEXT, DIM, DIMSTYLE, MLEADER and TABLE.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW36413272 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36413272 BCX0\">Layers<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Useful commands for managing layers include&nbsp;<strong>LAYER, LAYISO, LAYUNISO, LAYFRZ and LAYOFF.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, <strong>LAYISO<\/strong> allows you to quickly isolate selected layers when you need to focus on a particular part of your drawing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Blocks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&nbsp;regularly work&nbsp;with blocks, useful commands include&nbsp;<strong>BLOCK, INSERT, BEDIT and WBLOCK.<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using blocks effectively can also help improve consistency and reduce repetitive work across your drawings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Viewing &amp; Navigation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Useful commands include&nbsp;<strong>ZOOM, PAN, REGEN,&nbsp;VIEW&nbsp;and VPORTS.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These make it easier to navigate around your drawing and control what&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;viewing without interrupting your workflow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65923954 BCX0\"><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Which AutoCAD Shortcuts Should You Learn First?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With so many AutoCAD shortcuts and commands available, trying to memorise them all at once&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;necessary.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead, think about the commands you use repeatedly throughout the day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;regularly drawing and&nbsp;modifying&nbsp;geometry, you might start with:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;LINE<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;CIRCLE<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;MOVE<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CO&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;COPY<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TR&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;TRIM<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EX&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;EXTEND<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;OFFSET<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You could then gradually introduce shortcuts for layers,&nbsp;annotation&nbsp;and other areas of AutoCAD.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The aim&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;to use the keyboard for everything.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;to reduce unnecessary clicks for the commands you use most often.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Can You Customise AutoCAD Keyboard Shortcuts?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. If the standard shortcuts&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;suit the way you work, AutoCAD provides options for customising them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Command aliases can be managed through AutoCAD&#8217;s Program Parameters (PGP) file, while shortcut keys can also be customised through the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This can be particularly useful if there are certain commands you use&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;and want to access more quickly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, if&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;working within a wider team,&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;worth considering whether everyone follows a standard AutoCAD setup before making significant changes. Keeping shortcuts and configurations consistent can make it easier for users to move between workstations and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;shared workflows<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Build Shortcuts into Your Everyday AutoCAD Workflow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keyboard shortcuts might only save a few seconds each time you use them, but across hundreds of commands and actions, those small savings can quickly add up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start with the commands you use most&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;and gradually add more shortcuts as they become familiar. Before long, many of them will become a natural part of the way you work in AutoCAD.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And if&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;looking to improve your AutoCAD skills further, instructor-led training can help you discover more efficient ways to work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At TMS CADCentre,&nbsp;we&#8217;re&nbsp;an <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autodesk Authorised Training Centre<\/a><\/span>, offering AutoCAD training delivered by experienced Autodesk trainers. 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