Keyboard Shortcuts

Quick reference for workflow editor keyboard shortcuts and controls

Keyboard Shortcuts & Canvas Controls

Speed up your workflow building with these keyboard shortcuts. Master these and you'll fly through creating workflows!

Essential Shortcuts

Action Mac Windows/Linux
Save Workflow Cmd+S Ctrl+S
Undo Cmd+Z Ctrl+Z
Redo Cmd+Shift+Z Ctrl+Shift+Z
Execute Workflow Cmd+Enter Ctrl+Enter
Select All Nodes Cmd+A Ctrl+A
Duplicate Node(s) Cmd+D Ctrl+D
Delete Node(s) Delete or Backspace Delete or Backspace
Deselect All Escape Escape

Tip: Cmd+S and Cmd+Z are your new best friends. Use them constantly!

Canvas Navigation

Action How
Zoom In + key or = key
Zoom Out - key
Scroll Wheel Zoom Hold Ctrl and scroll
Trackpad Pinch Zoom Pinch gesture (MacBook)
Pan Canvas Hold middle mouse button + drag
Pan Canvas (Alt) Cmd+Click + drag (Mac) or Ctrl+Click + drag (Windows)
Pan Canvas (Mac) Two-finger swipe on trackpad
Fit to Screen Use canvas controls button (bottom right)
Reset Zoom Use canvas controls button

Node Operations

Operation Steps
Select Single Node Click the node
Select Multiple Nodes Cmd/Ctrl+Click each node OR drag selection box
Deselect All Click empty canvas or press Escape
Move Node Click and drag the node
Duplicate Node Select node, press Cmd/Ctrl+D
Delete Node Select node, press Delete or Backspace
Open Node Config Double-click the node

Connecting Nodes

  1. Click the output port (right side of source node)
  2. Drag to the input port (left side of target node)
  3. Release to create connection

To cancel a connection in progress:

  • Press Escape
  • Click on empty canvas

Tip: Output ports are usually on the right, input ports on the left. Look for the small circles.

Platform-Specific Notes

Mac Users

Shortcut Behavior
Cmd+S Save (not Cmd+Shift+S)
Cmd+Z Undo
Cmd+Shift+Z Redo
Cmd+A Select all
Cmd+D Duplicate
Cmd+Click Pan canvas

Windows/Linux Users

Shortcut Behavior
Ctrl+S Save
Ctrl+Z Undo
Ctrl+Shift+Z Redo
Ctrl+A Select all
Ctrl+D Duplicate
Ctrl+Click Pan canvas

Pro Tips

Tip 1: Use Undo Liberally

Made a mistake? Don't worry, just Cmd+Z (Mac) or Ctrl+Z (Windows). You can undo dozens of actions.

Tip 2: Select and Delete Multiple Nodes

1. Drag selection box around nodes you want to delete
2. Press Delete
3. All selected nodes disappear

Tip 3: Duplicate Complex Nodes

1. Select node
2. Press Cmd/Ctrl+D
3. Duplicate appears nearby
4. Modify as needed

Tip 4: Pan Large Workflows

For big workflows, use Cmd+Click+Drag (or Ctrl+Click+Drag) to move the canvas around instead of scrolling.

Tip 5: Zoom to Fit

Click the "Fit to Screen" button in the bottom-right corner to see your entire workflow at once.

Tip 6: Multi-Select for Batch Operations

1. Cmd/Ctrl+Click each node you want to modify
2. Right-click for context menu
3. Operations apply to all selected nodes

Workflow Building Speed Tips

Fast Workflow Creation

  1. Create first node — Type its name, press Enter
  2. Add next node — Create and auto-connect
  3. Configure as you go — Don't worry about perfect config upfront
  4. Test frequently — Cmd/Ctrl+Enter to run
  5. Use Undo — Don't be afraid to experiment

Fast Configuration

  1. Use Data Mapper (click 🔗 icon) instead of typing expressions
  2. Copy config from similar nodes and modify
  3. Use templates if available
  4. Keyboard Tab to jump between fields

Troubleshooting

"Shortcuts not working?"

  1. Make sure the canvas has focus (click on it)
  2. Check if you're using the right modifier key (Cmd for Mac, Ctrl for Windows)
  3. Try refreshing the page

"Selection box not working?"

  1. Make sure you're starting on empty canvas (not on a node)
  2. Drag diagonally to select multiple nodes

"Can't create connection?"

  1. Click OUTPUT port (right side of source node)
  2. Drag to INPUT port (left side of target node)
  3. Release to complete

Keyboard Shortcuts Summary Card

Print this and keep at your desk!

SAVE & EDIT:       CANVAS:           NODE OPS:
Cmd/Ctrl+S Save    +/= Zoom In       Cmd/Ctrl+A Select All
Cmd/Ctrl+Z Undo    -   Zoom Out      Cmd/Ctrl+D Duplicate
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+Z Redo Esc Deselect  Delete/Backspace Delete
Cmd/Ctrl+Enter Run Workflow

Next Steps

  • Memorize the top 5 — Save, Undo, Redo, Select All, Duplicate
  • Practice panning — Use Cmd/Ctrl+Click+Drag instead of scrolling
  • Use Undo fearlessly — Experiment, then undo if needed
  • Create your first workflow — Using these shortcuts to build faster

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