Shortcuts usable during operation

These are the modifier keys available in the default settings. This allows you to change tools by pressing a modifier key.

In addition to commonly used modifier key shortcuts, there are modifier key shortcuts that can be used for each tool. If these overlap, the tool modifier key shortcuts take precedence. To change these settings, see "Modifier Key Settings".

You can also increase efficiency by combining palette and modifier key shortcuts. For more on palette shortcuts, see "Optional Shortcuts".


Memo	For modifier keys, operations in this guide are described based on the Windows version unless otherwise noted. If you are using the macOS or iPad versions, replace Alt with Option and Ctrl with Command.

Modifier keys in all versions of Clip Studio Paint

Modifier keys in all versions of Clip Studio Paint. These are mainly used for canvas operation.

Operation	Keys
Hand	Space + drag
Rotate	Shift + Space + drag Shift + mouse wheel
Zoom in	Ctrl + Space + click For macOS, press the Spacebar and then the Command key.
Zoom out	Alt + Space + click
Select layer	Ctrl + Shift + click or drag
Eyedropper	Right click

Zoom tool

The following modifier keys are available when using the Zoom tool.

Operation	Keys
Switch between scaling up or down	Alt + click

Object tool

Operation	Keys
Add to selection	Shift + click
Eyedropper	Alt + click

Select layer tool

Operation	Keys
Add to selection	Shift + click
Deselect	Alt + click

Light table tool

Operation	Keys
Switch center point motion by clicking	Ctrl + click
Switch between Move and Rotate	Alt + drag

Edit Timeline tool

Operation	Keys
Switch between previous and next	Alt + click
Switch frame step	Shift + click

Move layer tool

Operation	Keys
Keep original image	Alt + drag
Fix movement direction	Shift + drag

Selection area tool

Operation	Keys
Interlock selection and image	Ctrl + drag
Delete from current selection	Alt + drag
Add to current selection	Shift + drag
Select from current selection	Shift + Alt + drag

Selection pen tool / Erase selection tool

In addition to modifier key shortcuts for the Selection area tool, the following are also available for the Selection pen and Erase selection tools.

Operation	Keys
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag

Auto select tool

Operation	Keys
Interlock selection and image	Ctrl + drag
Temporarily toggle multiple referring on/off	Ctrl + click
Delete from current selection	Alt + click
Add to current selection	Shift + click
Select from current selection	Shift + Alt + click
Keep aspect ratio	Shift + click

Pen tool / Pencil tool / Brush tool

Brush size cannot be changed when using the Dot pen tool under the Pen tool.

Operation	Keys
Eyedropper	Alt + click
Object	Ctrl + drag
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag
Draw straight line	Shift + drag

Airbrush, Decoration, and Eraser tools

Operation	Keys
Eyedropper	Alt + click
Object	Ctrl + drag
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag
Draw straight line	Shift + drag

Blend tool

Modifier keys for the Blend tool (except Copy stamp).

Operation	Keys
Eyedropper	Alt + click
Object	Ctrl + drag
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag
Draw straight line	Shift + drag

Copy stamp tool

Operation	Keys
Specify reference point	Alt + click
Object	Ctrl + drag
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag
Draw straight line	Shift + drag

Liquify tool

Operation	Keys
Object	Ctrl + drag
Flip liquify mode	Alt + drag
Draw straight line	Shift + drag
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag

Fill tool

Operation	Keys
Object	Ctrl + drag
Eyedropper	Alt + click
Toggle multiple referring on/off	Shift + click

Paint unfilled area tool

In addition to modifier key shortcuts for the Fill tool, the following are also available for the Leftover pen tool.

Operation	Keys
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag

Gradient tool

Operation	Keys
Object	Ctrl + drag
Eyedropper	Alt + click

Freeform gradient group

In addition to modifier key shortcuts for the Freeform gradient tool, the following are also available for all Gradient tools.

Operation	Keys
Toggle multiple referring on/off	Shift + click

Figure tool

Brush Size is not available and cannot be changed for the Lasso fill tool or Speed lines and Focus lines groups.

Operation	Keys
Eyedropper	Alt + click
Object	Ctrl + drag
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag

Frame border tool

Eyedropper and Brush Size cannot be used in the Divide frame border group.

Operation	Keys
Eyedropper	Alt + click
Object	Ctrl + drag
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag

Ruler tool

Operation	Keys
Object	Ctrl + drag

Ruler pen tool

In addition to modifier key shortcuts for the Ruler tool, the following are also available for the Ruler pen tool.

Operation	Keys
Draw straight line	Shift + drag

Text tool

Operation	Keys
Eyedropper	Alt + click
Object	Ctrl + drag

Balloon tool

These are modifier keys for the Balloon tools except the Balloon tail, Thought balloon tail tools and the Flash group.

Operation	Keys
Eyedropper	Alt + click
Object	Ctrl + drag
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag

Balloon tail and Thought balloon tail tools

Operation	Keys
Eyedropper	Alt + click

Flash group

Operation	Keys
Eyedropper	Alt + click
Object	Ctrl + drag

Correct line tool

Modifier keys for the Correct line tool except the Control point and Redraw vector line tools and the Remove dust group.

Operation	Keys
Object	Ctrl + drag
Change brush size	Ctrl + Alt + drag

Control point tool

Operation	Keys
Object	Ctrl + drag
Delete control point	Alt + click
Add control point	Shift + click
Switch corner	Shift + Alt + click

Redraw vector line tool

Operation	Keys
Object	Ctrl + drag

Remove dust and Fill leftover tool

Operation	Keys
Object	Ctrl + drag
Delete control point	Alt + click
Switch referring multiple layers	Shift + drag

Select dust tool

Operation	Keys
Interlock selection and image	Ctrl + drag
Delete from current selection	Alt + drag
Add to current selection	Shift + drag
Select from current selection	Shift + Alt + drag