Productivity Guide

Top 10 keyboard shortcuts every Figma + Notion power user should know

By FigFlow TeamJanuary 15, 20255 min read
⌘ K
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⌘ /

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

F
Figma
Cmd/Ctrl + Click
N
Notion
Cmd/Ctrl + K

Figma: 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

F
Figma
Cmd/Ctrl + D
N
Notion
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + D

Figma: 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

F
Figma
Cmd/Ctrl + Y
N
Notion
Cmd/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

F
Figma
Cmd/Ctrl + /
N
Notion
Cmd/Ctrl + P

Figma: 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
Figma
F or R
N
Notion
Cmd/Ctrl + N

Figma: 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

F
Figma
Cmd/Ctrl + 0
N
Notion
N/A

Figma: 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

F
Figma
Cmd/Ctrl + Z / Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z
N
Notion
Cmd/Ctrl + Z / Cmd/Ctrl + Y

Standard undo/redo in both tools

Power User Tip: Different redo shortcuts! Figma uses Shift+Z, Notion uses Y

8. Selection Magic

F
Figma
Cmd/Ctrl + A
N
Notion
Cmd/Ctrl + A

Figma: 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

F
Figma
C
N
Notion
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + M

Figma: Comment tool | Notion: Add comment

Power User Tip: Use Figma comments for design feedback, Notion comments for project notes

10. Presentation Mode

F
Figma
Cmd/Ctrl + .
N
Notion
N/A

Figma: 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:

  1. 1
    Week 1-2: Focus on navigation shortcuts (Cmd+K in Notion, Cmd+/ in Figma). Use them every time instead of clicking.
  2. 2
    Week 3-4: Add creation shortcuts (F for frames, Cmd+N for new pages). Practice starting new work with shortcuts only.
  3. 3
    Week 5+: Layer in selection and duplication shortcuts. Now you're operating at power user speed.

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Your Shortcut Cheat Sheet

Bookmark this page or save these shortcuts somewhere easily accessible. The investment in learning them will pay dividends in your daily workflow.

Quick Reference

Figma Essentials
  • Cmd/Ctrl + / - Quick actions
  • F - Frame tool
  • C - Comment tool
  • Cmd/Ctrl + 0 - Zoom to fit
Notion Essentials
  • Cmd/Ctrl + K - Quick find
  • Cmd/Ctrl + N - New page
  • Cmd/Ctrl + \\ - Toggle sidebar
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + M - Add comment

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