Top 10 keyboard shortcuts every Figma + Notion power user should know
Master the shortcuts that matter
As a UX/UI designer who lives between Figma and Notion, mastering keyboard shortcuts in both tools can save you hours every week. Here are the 10 most powerful shortcuts that will supercharge your design-to-documentation workflow.
💡 Pro Tip
The key to becoming a power user isn't memorizing every shortcut—it's mastering the ones you use most frequently. Focus on 2-3 shortcuts per week until they become muscle memory.
The Essential 10
1. Quick Navigation
Cmd/Ctrl + ClickCmd/Ctrl + KFigma: Select through overlapped objects | Notion: Quick find/command palette
Power User Tip: Use Cmd+K in Notion to quickly jump between pages while designing in Figma
2. Duplicate & Copy
Cmd/Ctrl + DCmd/Ctrl + Shift + DFigma: Duplicate selection | Notion: Duplicate page/block
Power User Tip: Master duplication in both tools to quickly iterate on designs and documentation
3. Toggle Layers Panel
Cmd/Ctrl + YCmd/Ctrl + \Figma: Show/hide layers panel | Notion: Toggle sidebar
Power User Tip: Keep your workspace clean by toggling panels when switching between detailed work and overview
4. Search Everything
Cmd/Ctrl + /Cmd/Ctrl + PFigma: Quick actions menu | Notion: Quick find pages
Power User Tip: Use these when you can't remember where you put that design file or project doc
5. Create New
F or RCmd/Ctrl + NFigma: Frame tool (F) or Rectangle tool (R) | Notion: New page
Power User Tip: Start new design explorations in Figma while documenting requirements in Notion
6. Zoom to Fit
Cmd/Ctrl + 0N/AFigma: Zoom to fit all content | Notion: No equivalent
Power User Tip: Essential for seeing the full design context before creating tasks in Notion
7. Undo/Redo Power
Cmd/Ctrl + Z / Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + ZCmd/Ctrl + Z / Cmd/Ctrl + YStandard undo/redo in both tools
Power User Tip: Different redo shortcuts! Figma uses Shift+Z, Notion uses Y
8. Selection Magic
Cmd/Ctrl + ACmd/Ctrl + AFigma: Select all in current frame | Notion: Select all in block/page
Power User Tip: Scope differs! Figma selects within frames, Notion within the current context
9. Comment & Collaborate
CCmd/Ctrl + Shift + MFigma: Comment tool | Notion: Add comment
Power User Tip: Use Figma comments for design feedback, Notion comments for project notes
10. Presentation Mode
Cmd/Ctrl + .N/AFigma: Enter presentation mode | Notion: No equivalent
Power User Tip: Perfect for client presentations - pair with Notion pages for project context
Creating Your Shortcut Muscle Memory
The best way to internalize these shortcuts is through deliberate practice. Here's a proven approach:
- 1Week 1-2: Focus on navigation shortcuts (Cmd+K in Notion, Cmd+/ in Figma). Use them every time instead of clicking.
- 2Week 3-4: Add creation shortcuts (F for frames, Cmd+N for new pages). Practice starting new work with shortcuts only.
- 3Week 5+: Layer in selection and duplication shortcuts. Now you're operating at power user speed.
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Quick Reference
Figma Essentials
Cmd/Ctrl + /- Quick actionsF- Frame toolC- Comment toolCmd/Ctrl + 0- Zoom to fit
Notion Essentials
Cmd/Ctrl + K- Quick findCmd/Ctrl + N- New pageCmd/Ctrl + \\- Toggle sidebarCmd/Ctrl + Shift + M- Add comment
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