Shortcuts & tricks
Shortcuts
General shortcuts
| Shortcut |
Action |
| Ctrl/⌘ + a |
Select all canvas content |
| Ctrl/⌘ + o |
Open file (Replace) |
| Ctrl/⌘ + i |
Insert file/image (Add) |
| Ctrl/⌘ + s |
Export file |
| Ctrl/⌘ + k |
Copy as |
| Ctrl/⌘ + x |
Cut |
| Ctrl/⌘ + z |
Undo |
| Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + z |
Redo |
| Ctrl/⌘ + scrolling |
Zoom in/out |
| Delete / Backspace / fn + Backspace |
Erase |
| Ctrl/⌘ + c |
Copy |
| Ctrl/⌘ + v |
Paste |
| Ctrl/⌘ + d |
Duplicate |
| Ctrl/⌥ + drag |
Duplicate selected structure |
| Double click |
Select whole structure |
| Esc |
Selection tool |
| Alt/⌥ + h |
Mirror horizontal |
| Alt/⌥ + v |
Mirror vertical |
| Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + x |
Clean up reaction |
| Space + drag |
Pan the canvas |
| Ctrl/⌘ + 1 |
Fit to canvas |
Canvas context shortcuts
These shortcuts can be used when the canvas is in focus.
The following shortcuts get the appropriate bond on the tooltip:
| Shortcut |
Bond |
| 1 |
Single |
| 2 |
Double |
| 3 |
Triple |
| w |
Upper wedge |
| h / Shift + w |
Down wedge |
| y |
Wavy |
| Shift + h |
Hashed |
| d |
Dashed |
| x |
Cis or trans |
| 12 |
Single or double |
| 14 |
Single or aromatic |
| 24 |
Double or aromatic |
| Shift + a |
Any |
The following shortcuts get the appropriate template on the tooltip:
| Shortcut |
Template |
| a |
Benzene |
| z |
Cyclopentadiene |
| v |
Cyclopropane |
| 0 |
Cyclohexane chair 1 |
| 9 |
Cyclohexane chair 2 |
| 8 |
Cyclooktane |
| 7 |
Cycloheptane |
| 6 |
Cyclohexane |
| 5 |
Cyclopentane |
| 4 |
Cyclobutane |
The following shortcuts open a dialog or get a tool in hand:
| Shortcut |
Template |
| Shift + x |
Chain Tool |
| r |
RGRoup |
| + |
Positive charge |
| - |
Negative charge |
| Shift + t |
Brackets |
| e |
Arrows |
| t |
Text |
| Shift + i |
Template library |
| Shift + p |
Periodic table |
Services:
| Shortcut |
Tool |
| Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + c |
Calculations on/off |
| Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + k |
2D clean |
| Alt/⌥ |
Aromatize/Dearomatize |
| Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + s |
Show stereo |
| Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + h |
Add or remove explicit H |
Atom context shortcuts
These shortcuts can be used when an atom is in focus or selected.
| Shortcut |
Tool |
| 0 |
Single bond left orientation |
| 1 |
Single bond right orientation |
| 4 |
Upper wedge bond |
| 5 |
Down wedge bond |
| 3 |
Benzene |
| 6 |
Cyclohexane |
| 7 |
Cyclopentane |
| 2 |
Acyl group* |
| Shift + click |
Selects multiple atoms |
| + |
Increase charge |
| - |
Decrease charge |
| Enter/type |
Edit label |
| \*It adds an acyl group to primary/terminal atoms and an oxo group to secondary atoms
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Bond context shortcuts
These shortcuts can be used when a bond is in focus or selected.
The following shortcuts change the bond type:
| Shortcut |
Tool |
| 1 |
Single |
| 2 |
Double |
| 3 |
Triple |
| w |
Upper wedge |
| h / Shift + w |
Down wedge |
| y |
Wavy |
| Shift + h |
Hashed |
| d |
Dashed |
| x |
Cis or trans |
| 12 |
Single or double |
| 14 |
Single or aromatic |
| 24 |
Double or aromatic |
| Shift + a |
Any |
The following shortcuts merge the appropriate template to the structure:
| Shortcut |
Template |
| a |
Benzene |
| z |
Cyclopentadiene |
| v |
Cyclopropane |
| 0 |
Cyclohexane chair 1 |
| 9 |
Cyclohexane chair 2 |
| 8 |
Cyclooktane |
| 7 |
Cycloheptane |
| 6 |
Cyclohexane |
| 5 |
Cyclopentane |
| 4 |
Cyclobutane |
Other shortcuts:
| Shortcut |
Action |
| Alt/⌥ + click |
Selects bond without its atoms |
| Alt/⌥ + Shift + click |
Selecting multiple bonds without atoms |
Text context shortcuts
These shortcuts will affect text contents.
| Shortcut |
Action |
| Ctrl + b |
Bold |
| Ctrl + i |
Italic |
| Ctrl + u |
Underline |
| Ctrl + , |
Subscript |
| Ctrl + . |
Superscript |
Keyboard navigation
| Shortcut |
Action |
| TAB |
Navigate between the toolbars and the canvas. |
| Left/Right arrows |
Navigate between top toolbar objects and open/close sub toolbars from the left toolbar. |
| Up/Down arrows |
Navigate between left toolbar objects. |
| Enter/Space |
Open/close menus and sub toolbars and activate/deactivate top toolbar services. |
| Esc |
Close menus and sub toolbars. |
Main menu and Context menu navigation
| Shortcut |
Action |
| Up/Down arrows |
Navigate between menu items. |
| Left/Right arrows |
Open/close submenu. |
| Enter/Space |
Select menu item. |
| Esc |
Close menu. |
Dialog window navigation
| Shortcut |
Action |
| TAB |
Enter dialog and navigate between dialog fields and buttons. |
| Up/Down arrows |
Open and navigate inside lists and the elements of the Periodic table. |
| Enter/Space |
Open lists and select item. |
| Esc |
Close lists and close the dialog. |
Entering canvas
| Shortcut |
Action |
| TAB |
Enter canvas. |
| Ctrl/⌘ + Left arrow |
Select the top visible object and navigate between objects from top to bottom. |
| Ctrl/⌘ + Right arrow |
Navigate between objects from bottom to top. |
| Enter |
Enter selected chemical structure by placing the focus on the top left atom. |
| Arrows |
Move the selected object on the canvas |
Navigation inside structures
| Shortcut |
Action |
| Arrows |
Move the focus around the molecule’s atoms and bonds. Move the selected object (atom/bond/molecule/graphical object). |
| Shift + arrows |
Move the selected object (atom/bond/molecule/graphical object) faster. |
| Ctrl/⌘ + Enter |
Select the atom/bond in focus |
| Shift + Space |
Open Context menu. |
| Shift + Enter |
Move back from atom selection to focus. |
| Enter |
Open text editing mode on the atom in focus/selection. |
| Alt/⌥ + Right/Left arrow |
Rotate the selected object 1 degree clockwise and counter clockwise |
| Shift + Alt/⌥ + Right/Left arrow |
Rotate the selected object 15 degrees clockwise and counter clockwise |
| Esc |
Remove the focus/selection and get the Selection tool in hand. |