Keyboard Shortcuts
Master these essential keyboard shortcuts to work faster and more efficiently in Ryzome. These shortcuts will help you navigate, edit, and manage your canvas with speed.
Canvas Navigation
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Select multiple | Drag | Click and drag to select multiple nodes |
| Pan canvas | Space + Drag | Hold space and drag to move around the canvas |
| Zoom in/out | Ctrl + Scroll | Use mouse wheel with Ctrl to zoom |
| Fit to screen | Ctrl + 0 | Reset zoom to fit all content |
Node Operations
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Create node | Click | Click anywhere on canvas to create a new node |
| Edit node | Double click | Double-click a node to start editing |
| Delete node | Delete | Select node(s) and press Delete |
| Duplicate node | Ctrl + D | Duplicate selected node(s) |
Editing
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Undo last action |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y | Redo last undone action |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Copy selected node(s) |
| Cut | Ctrl + X | Cut selected node(s) |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Paste content or nodes |
| Select all | Ctrl + A | Select all nodes on canvas |
Content Operations
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Save canvas | Ctrl + S | Save current canvas (auto-saves enabled) |
| New canvas | Ctrl + N | Create a new canvas |
| Search | Ctrl + F | Search within canvas content |
Pro tip: Use Space + Drag for quick canvas navigation, especially when working with large
canvases. This keeps your workflow smooth without reaching for scroll bars.
Platform-Specific Notes
Mac Users
Replace Ctrl with Cmd for all shortcuts:
Cmd + Zfor undoCmd + Cfor copyCmd + Vfor paste- etc.
Windows/Linux Users
Use Ctrl as shown in the shortcuts above.
Advanced Tips
Workflow efficiency: Combine shortcuts for faster workflows. For example, Ctrl + C → Ctrl + V → Double click to quickly duplicate and edit a node.
- Multi-select: Hold
Shiftwhile clicking to select multiple individual nodes - Box select: Click and drag on empty canvas to select multiple nodes in an area
- Quick edit: Double-click any node to immediately start editing its content
- Fast navigation: Use
Space + Dragto quickly move around large canvases - Zoom to fit:
Ctrl + 0to see your entire canvas at once
Getting Comfortable
Start with these essential shortcuts and gradually incorporate others:
Space + Drag- Canvas navigationDouble click- Edit nodesCtrl + Z/Y- Undo/redoDelete- Remove nodesCtrl + V- Paste content
Once these become muscle memory, you’ll find your Ryzome workflow becomes much more fluid and efficient.