Keys for selecting and moving objects


    Result

    Windows Action

    Mac OS Action

    Switch to last-used selection tool (Selection tool, Direct Selection tool, or Group Selection tool)

    Ctrl

    Command

    Switch between Selection tool and Direct/Group selection tool (last used)

    Ctrl + Tab

    Command + Tab

    Switch between Direct Selection tool and Group Selection tool

    Alt

    Option

    Add to a selection with Selection tool, Direct Selection tool, Group Selection tool, or Magic Wand tool

    Shift-click

    Shift-click

    Subtract a selection with Selection tool, Direct Selection tool, Group Selection tool, or Magic Wand tool

    Shift-click

    Shift-click

    Add to selection with Lasso tool

    Shift-drag

    Shift-drag

    Subtract from selection with Lasso tool

    Alt-drag

    Option-drag

    Move selection in user defined increments

    Right Arrow, Left Arrow, Up Arrow, or Down Arrow

    Right Arrow, Left Arrow, Up Arrow, or Down Arrow

    Move selection in 10x user-defined increments

    Shift + Right Arrow, Left Arrow, Up Arrow, or Down Arrow

    Shift + Right Arrow, Left Arrow, Up Arrow, or Down Arrow

    Lock all deselected artwork

    Ctrl + Alt + Shift + 2

    Command + Option + Shift + 2

    Constrain movement to 45° angle (except for when using Reflect tool)

    Hold down Shift

    Hold down Shift

    Change pointer to cross hair for selected tools

    Caps Lock

    Caps Lock

    * Set keyboard increments in General Preferences