Astah Shortcut Keys

The following table of Shortcut Keys may be useful when creating diagrams with Astah. You can also set your own custom keybinds in Astah to help you create diagrams quickly and easily.

  • NOTE: The key listed are for Windows users; Mac users substatute the "COMMAND" Key for "Ctrl".
FunctionShortcut Key
NewCtrl + N
SaveCtrl + S
Select AllCtrl + A
Delete from ModelCtrl + D
Delete from DiagramDELETE
UndoCtrl + Z
RedoCtrl + Y
CopyCtrl + C
PasteCtrl + V
Add Attribute Ctrl + R
Add OperationCtrl + M
Add Stereotype Alt + Ctrl + S
Add Primary key (ER Diagram)Ctrl + K
Add Child Topic (Mind Map)Ctrl + I
Add Parent Topic (Mind Map)Shift + Ctrl + I
Add Brother Topic (Mind Map)Enter
Add Brother Topic upward (Mind Map)Shift + Enter
Open/Close hidden topics (Mind Map)Ctrl + K
Zoom to DefaultCtrl + 1
Zoom in, Zoom outCtrl + WheelUP / Ctrl + WheelDown
Ctrl + Right Drag UP or Down
Ctrl + Open Bracket / Ctrl + Close Bracket
Fit in WindowCtrl + 0(Zero)
Align Horizontal CenterCtrl + Alt + I
Align RightCtrl + Alt + Right
Align LeftCtrl + Alt + Left
Align TopCtrl + Alt + Up
Align BottomCtrl + Alt + Down
ScrollRight Drag on Diagram Editor
Change Diagram TabCtrl + TAB
Open Search BarCtrl + F