We will discuss the top 100 keyboard Shortcuts used in AutoCAD 2025 to improve efficiency and save time while working.
I hope you already know all the shortcuts but this is very helpful to the beginner Drafter.
This is the same as AutoCAD Command available in the AutoCAD 2025 Workspace.
I have mentioned all the keyboard shortcuts used in autoCAD 2025 latest version.
If you are using this shortcut while drafting in AutoCAD, you can save your time and get 100% accuracy result.
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What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is an essential software for engineers, architects, and designers, and mastering keyboard shortcuts can significantly enhance productivity.
With the release of AutoCAD 2025, new features and optimizations have been introduced, making it even more powerful.
Below is a comprehensive list of 100 keyboard shortcuts used in Autocad that will help streamline your workflow and improve efficiency.
Basic AutoCAD Shortcuts
These fundamental shortcuts are important for everyday use and navigation in AutoCAD.
Ctrl + N – Create a new drawing
Ctrl + S – Save the current drawing
Ctrl + O – Open an existing drawing
Ctrl + P – Print the drawing
Ctrl + Z – Undo the last action
Ctrl + Y – Redo the last action
Ctrl + C – Copy selected object
Ctrl + V – Paste the copied object
Ctrl + X – Cut selected object
Ctrl + A – Select all objects in the drawing
Drawing Commands Shortcuts
These shortcuts help create various objects quickly. If you try these keyboard shortcuts, you will create different types of objects in AutoCAD, such as lines, circles, rectangles, etc.
L – Line command
C – Circle command
REC – Rectangle command
POL – Polygon command
ELLIPSE – Draw an ellipse
SPL – Spline command
ARC – Draw an arc
PL – Polyline command
H – Hatch command
ML – Multiline command
Modifying Objects Shortcuts
These commands help edit existing objects with ease. I have already discussed modifying the command in AutoCAD. This is also the same, but you can directly use the keyboard to edit any existing object. So try this one also to improve your time and accuracy.
M – Move an object
C – Copy an object
RO – Rotate an object
SC – Scale an object
MI – Mirror objects
T – Trim excess parts
E – Erase objects
X – Explode grouped objects
F – Fillet edges
O – Offset an object
View and Navigation Shortcuts
Enhance your navigation with these essential commands. Zoom command is an essential command in Autocad. Every second you need to zoom any objects so the following keyboard shortcuts are very helpful.
Z – Zoom command
ZO – Zoom Out
ZI – Zoom In
E – Zoom Extents
P – Zoom Previous
R – Zoom Real-time
VP – Viewport control
PAN – Pan command
3DO – 3D Orbit command
SE – Show Edges
Object Snap and Selection Shortcuts
Speed up precision with object snaps. Most of the drafter didn’t use these commands in AutoCAD but it is very helpful to snap any object.
OS – Open Object Snap settings
END – Snap to endpoint
MID – Snap to midpoint
CEN – Snap to center
QUA – Snap to quadrant
PERP – Snap to perpendicular
NEA – Snap to nearest
INT – Snap to intersection
TAN – Snap to tangent
PAR – Snap to parallel
Layer Management Shortcuts
Control layers efficiently with these shortcuts. I am sure if you are my old reader, you already know my layer command in AutoCAD. So these are the keyboard shortcuts to improve the layer command.
Such as layer management, layer selection, turning on and off layers, etc. You can see the following list:
LA – Open Layer Properties Manager
LAYERP – Restore previous layer settings
LAYISO – Isolate selected layers
LAYMCH – Match layer properties
LAYUNISO – Unisolate layers
LAYTHW – Thaw all layers
LAYOFF – Turn off selected layers
LAYERED – Delete layers
LAYLCK – Lock a layer
LAYULK – Unlock a layer
Annotation Shortcuts
These shortcuts help in adding text and dimensions quickly.
T – Text command
MTEXT – Multiline text command
DIM – Dimension command
LE – Leader command
DLI – Linear Dimension
DCO – Continue Dimension
DAL – Aligned Dimension
DOR – Ordinate Dimension
DAN – Angular Dimension
DT – Single Line Text
3D Modeling Shortcuts
Enhance your 3D modeling skills with these shortcuts. AutoCAD 2025 offers powerful 3D modeling tools that allow users to create complex designs efficiently.
Using shortcuts for extruding, slicing, and Boolean operations, you can quickly manipulate objects and generate 3D shapes with precision.
If you learn these shortcuts will enhance your ability to visualize, modify, and optimize your 3D designs, saving time and effort in the modeling process.
3P – 3D Polyline
BOX – Create a 3D box
SPHERE – Create a sphere
CONE – Create a cone
CYLINDER – Create a cylinder
TORUS – Create a torus
SLICE – Slice a 3D solid
EXTRUDE – Extrude a 2D shape into 3D
REVOLVE – Revolve a shape around an axis
BOOLEAN – Boolean operations on 3D objects
Block and Attribute Shortcuts
Manage blocks and attributes efficiently.
B – Create a block
I – Insert a block
X – Explode a block
ATT – Define attributes
EATTEXT – Extract attributes
BATMAN – Block attribute manager
REFEDIT – Edit block reference
WBLOCK – Write block to file
ATTEDIT – Edit block attributes
INSERT – Insert a block from the file
Miscellaneous Useful Shortcuts
Additional shortcuts that can boost efficiency. You can also try these keyboard shortcuts when drafting any design.
PASTECLIP – Paste from clipboard
MATCHPROP – Match object properties
SPELL – Check spelling in text
AUDIT – Audit drawing for errors
PURGE – Remove unused objects
RECOVER – Recover a corrupt drawing
OVERKILL – Remove duplicate objects
REGEN – Regenerate the drawing
QSAVE – Quick save
CLOSE – Close current drawing
Additional Keyboard Shortcuts
SET- Lists or changes the values of system variables.
SEC-Uses the intersection of a plane and solids, surfaces, or mesh to create a region.
SCR-Executes a sequence of commands from a script file.
SPE-Edits a spline or spline fit polyline.
SSM-Opens the Sheet Set Manager
SU-Combines selected 3D solids, surfaces, or 2D regions by subtraction.
TA-Aligns multiple text objects vertically, horizontally, or obliquely.
TH- Sets the default 3D thickness property when creating 2D geometric objects.
TOL-Creates geometric tolerances contained in a feature control frame.
RR-Creates a photorealistic or realistically shaded image of a 3D solid or surface model.
Conclusion
These 100 keyboard shortcuts are used in AutoCAD 2025. You can significantly increase productivity, save time, and work more efficiently. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, memorizing these shortcuts will enhance your drafting speed and precision.
