Keyboard Shortcuts

Pair any compatible keyboard to access an array of advanced features.

Keyboard Connection

Procreate’s keyboard ​shortcuts work with any connected keyboard.

Connect any compatible keyboard via Bluetooth or the iPad Pro Smart Connector.

Access the various keyboard shortcuts by setting Procreate to Windowed mode and tapping on the different menu bars at the top of your iPad screen.

To set your apps to Windowed mode, head to Settings → Multitasking & Gestures → toggle on Windowed Apps. To access the top menus in Procreate, tap twice on the top bar in the interface, then swipe downwards from the top of the screen:

With Windowed Apps enabled (see section above), tap twice on the top menu bar in Procreate.

After tapping twice to enter Windowed mode with Procreate, swipe downwards (slightly off center) to summon the menu bar. Each tab of the menu bar shows you the different functions and associated keyboard shortcuts, and you can also search in the Help tab to find a specific function or shortcut for it.

Procreate’s keyboard shortcuts are based on existing standards in other illustration software. ​