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 efficiently by combining palette and modifier key shortcuts.For more on palette shortcuts, see "Optional Shortcuts".

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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.

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 sub tool


Operation

Keys

Add to selection

Shift + click

Eyedropper

Alt + click

Select layer sub tool


Operation

Keys

Add to selection

Shift + click

Deselect

Alt + click

Light table sub tool


Operation

Keys

Switch center point motion by clicking

Ctrl + click

Switch between Move and Rotate

Alt + drag

Edit Timeline sub 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

Marquee 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 sub tool / Erase selection sub tool

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

In addition to modifier key shortcuts for the Fill tool, the following are also available for the Paint unfilled area sub 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 sub 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 sub 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 Cut 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 sub tool

In addition to modifier key shortcuts for the Ruler tool, the following are also available for the Ruler pen sub 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 sub tools except the Balloon tail, Thought balloon tail sub 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 sub 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, Redraw vector line, sub tools and the Remove dust group.


Operation

Keys

Object

Ctrl + drag

Change brush size

Ctrl + Alt + drag

Control point sub tool


Operation

Keys

Object

Ctrl + drag

Delete control point

Alt + click

Add control point

Shift + click

Switch corner

Shift + Alt + click

Redraw vector line sub tool


Operation

Keys

Object

Ctrl + drag

Remove dust and Fill leftover sub tool


Operation

Keys

Object

Ctrl + drag

Delete control point

Alt + click

Switch referring multiple layers

Shift + drag

Select dust sub 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