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SkillSnap Official GuideUpdated 7/24/2026
Blender
The open-source 3D creation suite. Master these shortcuts to navigate the 3D Viewport and switch modes effortlessly.
Common Editor Keys
These shortcuts work in most editors (3D Viewport, UV Editor, Graph Editor).
Select AllA
Select None (Deselect)Alt + A
Invert SelectionCtrl + I
Hide SelectedH
Hide Unselected (Isolate)Shift + H
Reveal HiddenAlt + H
Toggle Toolbar (Left)T
Toggle Sidebar (Right)N
3D Viewport Navigation
Orbit ViewMiddle Mouse (MMB)
Pan ViewShift + MMB
Zoom ViewCtrl + MMB
View Navigation Pie Menu~ (Grave Accent)
Fly/Walk Navigation (FPS Style)Shift + ~
Mode Switching & Selection
Toggle Edit ModeTab
Mode Switching Pie Menu / Pose ModeCtrl + Tab
Vertex Select1 (Edit Mode)
Edge Select2 (Edit Mode)
Face Select3 (Edit Mode)
Display & Gizmos
Toggle GizmosCtrl + ~
Platform Notes
💡macOS: 'Cmd' often replaces 'Ctrl', but Blender generally sticks to 'Ctrl' for cross-platform consistency.
💡Selection: Modern Blender defaults to Left-Click Select, but Right-Click Select remains a classic option in Preferences.