Special Keys
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This section lists the key combinations used within DtpDocuments and the demo.


Cut/Copy/Paste keys

[Ctrl]+X
Cut a shape: it will be removed from the document and put on the clipboard
[Ctrl]+C
Copy a shape: it will remain in the document and copied on the clipboard
[Ctrl]+V
Paste a shape: if there is a shape or selection of shapes present on the clipboard, they will be copied to the document.



Editing shapes

F2
Start editing a shape. It must be selected first, and it must be an editable shape, e.g. a text or memo shape. Editing can also be started by a double-click.
[Esc]
Escape key: will cancel the current edit. It will also cancel any ongoing drag operations.
[Del]
Delete key: will delete the current selected text inside the shape. When not in edit mode, this key will delete the shape.



Undo / Redo

[Ctrl]+Z
Undo the last command.
[Shift]+[Ctrl]+Z
Redo the last command



Moving shapes

[Shift]
Hold down [Shift] to only move in square directions.
[Alt]
Hold down [Alt] to toggle the Snap To Grid mode. When [x] Snap to grid is set in the View menu, [Alt] will unset it and vice versa.
[Ctrl]
Hold down [Ctrl] to copy the shape instead of moving it.



Selection of shapes

[Ctrl]
Only for mode "Using [Ctrl] + mouse drag" (user panel):
If this mode is chosen, you must hold down [Ctrl] in order to start a selection rectangle. See also multiple selections.