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Shortcut	Action	Notes
`z`	Undo	Keep tapping to undo multiple times.
`x`	Redo	Keep tapping to redo multiple times.
`k`	Save file...	Save your work as a `.sketchport` file to your computer.
`l`	Load file...	Loads a saved `.sketchport` file from your computer.

Shortcut	Action	Notes
or	Decrease/Increase Brush Size	Tap left or right arrow keys to change brush size.
`a` + mouse	Brush alpha	This controls the alpha/opacity/transparency of your brush strokes.
`s` + mouse	Brush size	This controls the width of the lines in your brush strokes. If you change the brush size in fill mode, it will automatically switch to brush mode.
`b` + mouse	Brush blur	This controls the blur of your brush strokes.
`t`	Next tool	Pressing `t` cycles between the available tools. Draw mode is used to draw strokes normally. Erase mode is used to erase content on the current layer.
`f`	Toggle fill mode	In fill mode, you draw an outline of the shape you want, and it is automatically filled in. This is useful for giving form to your drawing, or working on complex shapes with varying line widths. All brush attributes except size apply.
`shift`	Straight line tool	Hold `shift` before or during a stroke to create perfectly straight lines.

Shortcut	Action	Notes
`d`	Color wheel	Hold `d` to bring up the color picker, then use your mouse to select the color you want. You do not need to click, just hover.
or	Lighten/Darken Brush Color	Tap up or down arrow keys to change the current brush color. These actions are not symmetric, meaning pressing up then down will not necessarily bring you back to the same color.
`c` + click	Sample color	Hold `c` to bring up the color picker preview window, then click on the color you want.

Shortcut	Action	Notes
`[`	Previous layer	Selects the layer below the current layer. If the current layer is at the bottom, nothing happens. The newly selected layer will flash to give you a visual indication of the selection.
`]`	Next layer	Selects the layer above the current layer. If the current layer is at the top, nothing happens. The newly selected layer will flash to give you a visual indication of the selection.
`ctrl` + `[`	Create layer below current	Creates a layer below the current layer. Layers are useful to separate distinct objects, focal points, or effects.
`ctrl` + `]`	Create layer above current	Creates a layer above the current layer. Layers are useful to separate distinct objects, focal points, or effects.
`\`	Toggle current layer visibility	Shows or hides the current layer. If you try to draw on a hidden layer, it will be made visibile immediately.
`backspace`	Clear current layer	Clears all strokes from the current layer. This action is undoable.
` + click	Select layer	Hold ` then click on the layer you want to select.
`shift` + `a` + mouse	Layer alpha	This controls the alpha/opacity/transparency of the current layer.
`shift` + `b` + mouse	Layer blur	This controls the blur of the current layer.

Shortcut	Action	Notes
`w` + mouse	Pan view	Hold `w` while moving your mouse to move the entire canvas.
`e` + mouse	Scale view	Hold `e` while moving your mouse to scale the entire canvas.

Shortcut	Action	Notes
`g`	Toggle grid	Displays a grid useful for making sure lines are aligned with the canvas. Useful when used with the straight line tool.
`o`	Import file	Allows you to load a `JPG` or `PNG` file into canvas for reference. This can be useful for precise curves and generating color palettes.
`i`	Toggle import	Shows or hides the imported image.
`ctrl` + `alt` + `backspace`	Reset	Resets the entire canvas. This action is not undoable.
`enter`	Toggle Fullscreen	Causes the canvas to take up the entire width and height of the monitor it is currently on. You must allow keyboard access for the controls to continue working.

IMPORTANT Click the microphone icon above the canvas, then confirm microphone access to enable voice control.

Command	Action	Notes
Color color	Set brush color	Color may be any color name listed in the color section.
Alpha alpha	Set brush alpha	Alpha may be: A number from 2 to 100, representing a percentage. A decimal between 0.1 and 1. For example "Alpha point five".
Size size	Set brush size	Size may be any number between 1 and 250.
Brush	Set brush mode
Fill	Set fill mode
Erase	Set erase mode
Draw	Set draw mode
Sample	Sample color	Sets the brush color to the color currently under the cursor.
Undo	Undo
Redo	Redo

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