TABLE OF CONTENTS

Keyboard Shortcut Commands by Category

Annotate.................................................................................................................................................3
Analyze....................................................................................................................................................3
Architecture.............................................................................................................................................3
Collaborate..............................................................................................................................................4
Context Menu.........................................................................................................................................4
Contextual Tabs.......................................................................................................................................4
Create.....................................................................................................................................................5
Manage...................................................................................................................................................5
Modify.....................................................................................................................................................5-6
Navigation Bar.........................................................................................................................................6
Snaps.......................................................................................................................................................6
Structure..................................................................................................................................................7
System.....................................................................................................................................................7
View........................................................................................................................................................8
View Control Bar.....................................................................................................................................8
Additional Revit Command and Shortcut Information..............................................................................9

NOTE: Revit is customizable, so users can customize the product to have their own keyboard shortcuts.
However, this list covers many of the out-of-the-box shortcuts available.

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Annotate Analyze Architecture

DI ALIGNED DIMENSION / Creates an AA ADJUST ANALYTICAL MODEL / Adjusts CL COLUMN; STRUCTURAL COLUMN /
aligned dimension. the analytical model of the structural Adds a vertical load-bearing element to
member in relation to those of the the building model.
DL DETAIL LINE / Creates view-specific lines. elements to which it joins.
CM PLACE A COMPONENT / Place a
EL SPOT ELEVATION / Displays the elevation DC CHECK DUCT SYSTEMS / Examines the component.
of a selected point. mechanical systems in a project to verify
that each system is assigned to a user- DR DOOR / Adds a door to the building
FR FIND/REPLACE / Find and replace. defined system, and properly connected. model.
GP MODEL GROUP:CREATE GROUP; EC CHECK CIRCUITS / Verifies all circuits for GR GRID / Places column grid lines in the
DETAIL GROUP:CREATE GROUP / proper connections to panels and valid building design.
Creates a group of elements. system assignments.
LL LEVEL / Places a level in view.
RT TAG ROOM; ROOM TAG / Tags the LD LOADS / Applies point, line and area loads
selected room. to a model. RM ROOM / Creates a room bounded by
model elements and separation lines.
TG TAG BY CATEGORY / Applies tags to LO HEATING AND COOLING LOADS /
elements based on their categories. Prepares a heating and cooling load RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a reference
analysis report based on an existing plane using drawing tools.
TX TEXT / Adds text.
building model. RT TAG ROOM; ROOM TAG / Tags the
PC CHECK PIPE SYSTEMS / Examines the selected room.
piping systems in a project to verify that SB FLOOR:FLOOR: STRUCTURAL / Adds
each system is assigned to a user-defined structural floors to a building model.
system, and properly connected.
WA WALL; WALL:WALL: ARCHITECTURAL /
PS PANEL SCHEDULES / Generates a panel Creates a non-bearing wall or a structural
schedule for a specific panel. wall in the building model.
RA RESET ANALYTICAL MODEL / Restores WN WINDOW / Places a window in a wall or
the analytical model alignment methods to skylight in a roof.
auto-detect.

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Collaborate Contextual Tabs

ER EDITING REQUESTS / Displays a list of // DIVIDE SURFACE / Applies a division grid HT SHOW HELP TOOLTIP / Displays the Help
users’ requests to borrow elements in along a surface in a conceptual design. Tooltip.
worksets, as well as pending requests.
AA ADJUST ANALYTICAL MODEL / Adjusts JP JUSTIFICATION POINTS / Sets a
RL or RW the analytical model of the structural justification point for relocating elements.
RELOAD LATEST / Loads the latest version member in relation to those of the
of the central model. elements to which it joins. JY YOFFSET / Offsets an element in the y
direction.
AD ATTACH DETAIL GROUP / Creates an
attached detail group. JZ ZOFFSET / Offsets an element in the z
direction.

Context Menu
AP ADD TO GROUP / Adds elements to a
group. LI MODEL LINE; BOUNDARY LINE;
REBAR LINE / Places a new line.
BS STRUCTURAL BEAM SYSTEM;
MP MOVE TO PROJECT / Move the model AUTOMATIC BEAM SYSTEM / Creates a PP or CTRL-1 or VP
relative to a shared coordinate system. layout that is used to control the number PROPERTIES; TOGGLE PROPERTIES
and spacing of a series of parallel beams. PALETTE / Toggles the Properties palette.
R3 DEFINE A NEW CENTER OF ROTATION /
Relocates center of rotation when rotating CG CANCEL / Cancels an action. RA RESTORE ALL EXCLUDED / Restores all
elements. excluded parts and elements.
DI ALIGNED DIMENSION / Creates an
RA RESTORE ALL EXCLUDED / Restores all aligned dimension. RG REMOVE FROM GROUP / Removes
excluded parts and elements. elements from a group.
EG EDIT GROUP / Edits a group.
RB RESTORE EXCLUDED MEMBER / RH TOGGLE REVEAL HIDDEN ELEMENTS
Restores an excluded member. EL SPOT ELEVATION / Displays the elevation MODE / Toggles the Reveal Hidden
of a selected point. Elements Mode.
RC REPEAT LAST COMMAND / Repeats the
last command. EP EDIT PAR / Edits a part element. RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a reference
plane using drawing tools.
SA SELECT ALL INSTANCES: IN ENTIRE EU UNHIDE ELEMENT / Enables a hidden
PROJECT / Selects all of the elements that element to appear in view. UG UNGROUP / Ungroups members of a
are similar to the selected element in the group.
EW EDIT WITNESS LINES / Edits a witness
current view, or throughout the project. line. VU UNHIDE CATEGORY / Enables a hidden
category to appear in view.
FG FINISH / Finishes editing a group.

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Create Manage Modify

CM PLACE A COMPONENT / Place a ES MEP SETTINGS:ELECTRICAL AL ALIGN / Aligns one or more elements with
component. SETTINGS / Accesses dialog box to specify selected element.
wiring parameters, voltages definitions,
DI ALIGNED DIMENSION / Creates an distribution systems, cable tray and AR ARRAY / Creates a linear or radial array of
aligned dimension. conduit settings, and load calculation selected elements.
and circuit numbering settings.
FR FIND/REPLACE / Find and replace. CO or CC
MS MEP SETTINGS:MECHANICAL COPY / Copies selected element(s).
GP MODEL GROUP:CREATE GROUP; SETTINGS / Accesses dialog box
DETAIL GROUP:CREATE GROUP / to configure component sizes, and CP COPE; APPLY COPING / Applies coping to
Creates a group of elements. the behavior and appearance of the steel beam or columns.
mechanical systems.
LI MODEL LINE; BOUNDARY LINE; CS CREATE SIMILAR / Creates an element of
REBAR LINE / Places a new line. SU ADDITIONAL SETTINGS:SUN the same type as the selected element.
SETTINGS / Opens the sun settings
LL LEVEL / Places a level in view. DE DELETE / Removes selected element(s)
dialog box. from the building model.
MD MODIFY / Enters selection mode to select
UN PROJECT UNITS / Opens the Project
elements to modify. DI ALIGNED DIMENSION / Creates an
Units tool. aligned dimension.
PP or CTRL-1 or VP
PROPERTIES; TOGGLE PROPERTIES DM MIRROR - DRAW AXIS / Reverses the
PALETTE / Toggles the Properties palette. position of a selected model element,
using a user-generated line as the mirror
RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a reference axis.
plane using drawing tools.
EH HIDE IN VIEW:HIDE ELEMENTS / Hides
TX TEXT / Adds text. an element from view.

EL SPOT ELEVATION / Displays the elevation

of a selected point.

EOD OVERRIDE GRAPHICS IN

VIEW:OVERRIDE BY ELEMENT / Changes
the graphic display settings for selected
elements in the current view.

LI MODEL LINE; BOUNDARY LINE;

REBAR LINE / Places a new line.

LW LINEWORK / Overrides the line style of

selected line in the active view only.

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Modify Snaps
MA MATCH TYPE PROPERTIES / Opens the UP UNPIN / Unpins an element that is locked PC SNAP TO POINT CLOUDS / Snaps to
Match Type tool to convert one or more in position or an element that is driven by point cloud.
elements to match the type assigned to its host system.
another element. SC CENTERS / Snaps to center.
VH HIDE IN VIEW:HIDE CATEGORY / Hides
MM MIRROR - PICK AXIS / Reverses the an element category from view. SE ENDPOINTS / Snaps to endpoints.
position of a selected model element,
using a selected line as the mirror axis. SI INTERSECTIONS / Snaps to intersection.

MV MOVE / Moves a selected element. SM MIDPOINTS / Snaps to midpoint.

OF OFFSET / Moves a selected model line,

detail line, wall, or beam a specified
Navigation Bar SN NEAREST / Snaps to nearest.

SO SNAPS OFF / Turns snaps off.

distance perpendicular to its length.
32 2D MODE / Navigates the view using only SP PERPENDICULAR / Snaps to
PN PIN / Locks a model element in place. 2D navigation options.  perpendicular.
PP or CTRL-1 or VP 3F FLY MODE / Simulates flying through a SQ QUADRANTS / Snaps to quadrant.
PROPERTIES; TOGGLE PROPERTIES model.
PALETTE / Toggles the Properties palette. SR SNAP TO REMOTE OBJECTS / Snaps to
3O OBJECT MODE / Navigates and reorients objects that are not near the element.
PT PAINT / Opens the Paint tool. the view in the direction of the controller
cap. SS TURN OVERRIDE OFF / Turns off override
RC COPE:REMOVE COPING / Removes feature.
coping. 3W WALK MODE / Simulates walking
through a model. ST TANGENTS / Snaps to tangent.
RE SCALE / Resizes the selected element.
ZA ZOOM ALL TO FIT / Zooms to fit all in SW WORK PLANE GRID / Snaps to the work
RO ROTATE / Rotates selected element view. plane grid.
around an axis.
ZE or ZF or ZX SX POINTS / Snaps to points.
RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a reference ZOOM TO FIT / Zooms to fit.
plane using drawing tools.
ZO or ZV
SF SPLIT FACE / Divides the face of an ZOOM OUT(2X) / Zooms out the project
element into regions for application of view by 2X.
different materials.
ZP or ZC
SL SPLIT ELEMENT / Cuts an element (such PREVIOUS PAN/ZOOM / Returns to
as a wall or line) at a selected point. previous pan or zoom.
TR TRIM/EXTEND TO CORNER / Trims or ZR or ZZ
extend one or more elements to form a ZOOM IN REGION / Zooms to a region.
corner.
ZS ZOOM SHEET SIZE / Zooms to sheet size.

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Structure System
BM STRUCTURAL FRAMING: BEAM / Adds AT AIR TERMINAL / Places a register, grille or PA PIPE ACCESSORY / Adds pipe accessories.
a load-bearing structural beam element to diffuser.
the building model. PF PIPE FITTING / Draws a pipe fitting in a
CM PLACE A COMPONENT / Place a piping system.
BR STRUCTURAL FRAMING: BRACE / Adds component.
diagonal members that are connected to PI PIPE / Draws rigid piping.
beams and columns. CN CONDUIT / Draws a rigid conduit run.
PX PLUMBING FIXTURE / Places a plumbing
BS STRUCTURAL BEAM SYSTEM; CT CABLE TRAY / Draws a cable tray run. fixture.
AUTOMATIC BEAM SYSTEM / Creates a
layout that is used to control the number CV CONVERT TO FLEX DUCT / Converts a RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a reference
and spacing of a series of parallel beams. section of rigid duct to flexible duct. plane using drawing tools.

CL COLUMN; STRUCTURAL COLUMN / DA DUCT ACCESSORY / Adds duct SK SPRINKLER / Places a sprinkler.
Adds a vertical load-bearing element to accessories, such as dampers, in duct
systems. TF CABLE TRAY FITTING / Places cable tray
the building model. fittings.
CM PLACE A COMPONENT / Place a DF DUCT FITTING / Places duct fittings
component. (elbows, tees, end caps, and so on) in duct
systems.
FT STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION: WALL /
Creates a wall foundation for the building DT DUCT / Draws ductwork in the building
model. model.

GR GRID / Places column grid lines in the EE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT / Places

building design. electrical equipment, such as panels and
switch gear.
LL LEVEL / Places a level in view.
EW ARC WIRE / Draws an arced wire run.
RN REINFORCEMENT NUMBERS / Defines or
edits numbering sequences by partition for FD FLEX DUCT / Draws flexible ductwork in
rebar and fabric sheets. the building model.

RP REFERENCE PLANE / Creates a reference FP FLEX PIPE / Draws flexible pipes.

plane using drawing tools. LF LIGHTING FIXTURE / Adds a lighting
SB FLOOR:FLOOR: STRUCTURAL / Adds fixture element.
structural floors to a building model. ME MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT / Places
WA WALL; WALL:WALL: ARCHITECTURAL / mechanical equipment such as boilers,
Creates a non-bearing wall or a structural furnaces or fans.
wall in the building model. NF CONDUIT FITTING / Places conduit
fittings.

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View View Control Bar

FN9 SYSTEM BROWSER / Finds components CX TOGGLE REVEAL CONSTRAINTS RR RENDER / Creates a photorealistic image
that are not assigned to a system. MODE / Toggles the constraints in a view. of the building model.

KS KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS / Assigns key GD GRAPHIC DISPLAY OPTIONS / Opens the RY RAY TRACE / Opens Ray Trace visual style,
sequences to tools. Graphics dialog box. enabling a photorealistic rendering mode that
allowspanningandzoomingaroundthemodel.
PP or CTRL-1 or VP HC HIDE CATEGORY / Hides all selected
PROPERTIES; TOGGLE PROPERTIES categories in the view. SD SHADED WITH EDGES / Applies a shaded
PALETTE / Toggles the Properties palette. edge.
HH HIDE ELEMENT / Hides an element from
RD RENDER IN CLOUD / Renders 3D views view. WF WIREFRAME / Displays the image of the
online. model with all edges and lines drawn, but
HI ISOLATE ELEMENT / Isolates selected with no surfaces drawn.
RG RENDER GALLERY / Enables access elements.
to multiple versions of renderings,
render images as panoramas, change HL HIDDEN LINE / Displays the image with
rendering quality, and apply background all edges and lines drawn except those
environments to rendered scenes. obstructed by surfaces.

RR RENDER / Creates a photorealistic image HR RESET TEMPORARY HIDE/ISOLATE /

of the building model. Restores any temporarily hidden elements
or categories.
TL THIN LINES / Displays all lines on the
screen as a single width, regardless of IC ISOLATE CATEGORY / Isolates selected
zoom level. categories.

VG or VV RD RENDER IN CLOUD / Renders 3D views

VISIBILITY/GRAPHICS / Controls the online.
visibility and graphic display of model
elements, datum elements, and view- RG RENDER GALLERY / Enables access
specific elements for each view in a to multiple versions of renderings,
project. render images as panoramas, change
rendering quality, and apply background
WC CASCADE WINDOWS / Arranges all open environments to rendered scenes.
windows in a series in the drawing area.
RH TOGGLE REVEAL HIDDEN ELEMENTS
WT TILE WINDOWS / See all open views at MODE / Toggles the Reveal Hidden
the same time. Elements Mode.