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Shortcut keys

A shortcut key is a combination of keystrokes that executes a specific function or command. The following shortcut keys are available when designing a form in Nintex Forms.

Shortcut keys in the Responsive Forms Designer

Shortcut key	Description
Ctrl + Z	Undo last action.
Ctrl + Y	Redo most recent undo.
Delete	Delete the selected control(s).

Shortcut keys in the Classic Forms Designer

Shortcut key	Description
Ctrl + Shift + A	Select all controls on the layout. Note: Not supported in Mozilla Firefox web browsers.
Ctrl + Shift + C	Copy the selected control(s) to the clipboard. Note: Not supported in Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browsers.
Ctrl + Shift + X	Remove the selected control(s) and copy to the clipboard.
Ctrl + Shift + V	Paste the copy/cut control(s) from the clipboard.
Ctrl + Shift + B	Bring the selected control(s) to the front.
Ctrl + Shift + S	Send the selected control(s) to the back.
Ctrl + Z	Undo last action.
Ctrl + Y	Redo most recent undo.
Delete	Delete the selected control(s).
Ctrl + Shift + F	Copy the font and styles from the selected control(s) using Format Painter.

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