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Using shortcuts in digital signage

Shortcuts

Work faster in the editor with keyboard shortcuts.

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Keyboard shortcuts make you faster in the editor: move objects, copy and paste, undo, and add text, shapes and images without leaving the keyboard.

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See all shortcuts in the editor

  • Open a playlist in the editor
  • Click the small keyboard icon in the grey bar above the slide

Options

Shortcut What it does
Arrow keys Move the selected objects left, right, up or down
Esc Deselect
Ctrl + A (Cmd + A on Mac) Select all objects on the slide
Ctrl + C (Cmd + C) Copy the selected objects
Ctrl + V (Cmd + V) Paste
Ctrl + Delete (Cmd + Delete) Delete the selected objects
Ctrl + Z (Cmd + Z) Undo
Ctrl + Y (Cmd + Y) Redo
Shift + T Add text
Shift + O Add an oval (circle)
Shift + R Add a rectangle
Shift + A Add an asset from your Library
Shift + Scroll Zoom in and out on the slide in the playlist editor

FAQ

Can you add a shortcut for something I use a lot?

It depends on the function, but send us a request at hello@playsignage.com.

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