Revit Keyboard Shortcuts: The Essential Reference (2026)
Essential Autodesk Revit keyboard shortcuts reference — default two-letter commands for navigation, modify, and view operations, plus how to customize your own.
Revit Keyboard Shortcuts: The Essential Reference (2026)
Direct answer
The most-used default Autodesk Revit keyboard shortcuts, grouped by navigation, modify, and view, as a quick-reference table.
Key facts
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shortcut style | Two-letter, no Enter | e.g. WA, DR — type both letters |
| Customize at | View → User Interface → Keyboard Shortcuts | or type KS |
| Most-used modify keys | MV, CO, RO, TR | move, copy, rotate, trim |
| Reassignable | Yes, all defaults | export/import as an .xml |
How Revit shortcuts work
Revit uses short two-letter commands rather than modifier chords for most tools. You type the two letters and the tool activates immediately — no Enter, no spacebar. The letters are usually a mnemonic (WA = WAll, DR = DooR). Every default below can be reassigned in View → User Interface → Keyboard Shortcuts (or type KS).
Shortcuts are Revit defaults and vary by version, discipline, and any customization in your user profile. Treat this as a starting reference, not an exhaustive list.
Navigation & selection
| Shortcut | Command |
|---|---|
| ZR | Zoom Region |
| ZF | Zoom to Fit |
| ZA | Zoom All to Fit |
| WT | Tile Windows |
| WC | Cascade Windows |
| Tab | Cycle through elements under the cursor |
| Ctrl + Tab | Switch to the next open view |
Modify
| Shortcut | Command |
|---|---|
| MV | Move |
| CO / CC | Copy |
| RO | Rotate |
| MM | Mirror – Pick Axis |
| DM | Mirror – Draw Axis |
| AR | Array |
| TR | Trim / Extend to Corner |
| OF | Offset |
| AL | Align |
| SL | Split Element |
| PN | Pin |
| DE | Delete |
| GP | Group |
| MA | Match Type Properties |
Create (common tools)
| Shortcut | Command |
|---|---|
| WA | Wall |
| DR | Door |
| WN | Window |
| LL | Level |
| GR | Grid |
| CM | Place Component |
| DI | Aligned Dimension |
| TX | Text |
View
| Shortcut | Command |
|---|---|
| VG / VV | Visibility / Graphics |
| HH | Hide Element (temporary) |
| HC | Hide Category (temporary) |
| HR | Reset Temporary Hide/Isolate |
| EH | Hide Element (permanent) |
| VH | Hide Category (permanent) |
| TL | Thin Lines |
| RR | Render |
Customizing your set
Type KS to open the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog. Search for any command, click in Press new keys, type your sequence, and Assign. Export the set to an XML file so you can share it across a team or restore it after a reinstall — a small step that saves hours across a project.
Frequently asked questions
Do I press Enter after a Revit shortcut?
No. Most default Revit shortcuts are two-letter commands that fire as soon as you type both letters — for example WA starts the Wall tool and DR starts the Door tool. You do not press Enter or the spacebar. If a keystroke combination is assigned to more than one command, Revit shows a small list and you pick from it.
How do I create or change a shortcut?
Go to the View tab → User Interface → Keyboard Shortcuts, or type KS. In the dialog you can search for a command, type a new key sequence in the Press new keys field, and assign it. You can also export the whole set to an XML file to share across a team or reload after a reinstall.
Why does my shortcut do nothing?
The command may not be valid in your current context — many tools are only available when a specific view type is active or an element is selected. Shortcuts can also have been reassigned in your profile, or the command may not exist in your Revit version or discipline. Open the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog to see the current assignment.
Source & method: Compiled from official Autodesk Revit documentation (Keyboard Shortcuts reference). Shortcuts are Revit defaults and can be reassigned per user; UI and available commands vary by version and discipline. Confirm against your installed release.