Chapter 9
Keyboard shortcuts
In the workspace, when you are not typing in a field.
Keys
The shortcuts work in the block and in the quilt view.
| Key | Does |
|---|---|
| R | Turn the unit, place or block 90° clockwise |
| ShiftR | Turn 90° counter-clockwise |
| M | Mirror the unit |
| Esc | Stop placing or painting, or deselect |
| Delete | Delete the selected unit or part |
| ←↑→↓ | Move the selected unit. In the block they move the cursor otherwise; outside it ← → switch the colorway |
| Enter | Place, select or paint where the cursor is in the block (Space too) |
| Alt→↓ | Repeat the selection beside itself (free layout) |
| Shift | Paint the same piece in all matching units (hold Shift and tap) |
| Ctrl/⌘V | Paste a copied picture into a photo dialog |
| Ctrl/⌘Z | Undo |
| CtrlY | Redo |