How to use keyboard shortcuts to draw faster
Short answer: Use Ctrl+A, Delete and Ctrl+Z to select, clear and undo in seconds.
You will learn to: Select all with Ctrl+A; Delete with the Delete key; Undo with Ctrl+Z.
Watch the demo
Shortcuts in about 15 seconds.
The steps in text
Step 1: Draw benzene
- Click the benzene button in the ring bar. Click the canvas.
Step 2: Select all and delete
- Pick the Hand tool at the top of the left rail. Click an empty spot.
- Press Ctrl+A. Then press Delete.
Step 3: Undo it
- Press Ctrl+Z.
Try it in the editor
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Questions and answers
Where is the full list?
See the keyboard shortcuts page in the docs. You can remap keys in Settings, Shortcuts.
Which keys draw atoms?
Press C, N, O, S and other element keys with the atom tool.
For more detail, read the guide in the docs.