Tilda Keyboard Shortcuts: The Essentials for Faster Design
Essential Tilda Shortcuts to Speed Up Your Workflow
Tilda is known for its clean interface and design flexibility — but if you're still clicking through everything manually, you're missing out. Learning a few core keyboard shortcuts can save you hours and make your workflow feel a lot smoother.
Here’s a quick guide to the most useful Tilda shortcuts every designer should know:
👀 Navigate and Focus Faster
Switch screen modes: ⌘ + 1…5
Jump between editing views instantly depending on your task.
Hide grid: Press G
Clean up your view to see the real layout without guides.
Hide side settings panel: Press TAB
Great when you need a distraction-free look at your page.
Hide UI controls: Press F
See your design as your users will — no overlays, no clutter.
🔄 Work Smarter, Not Harder
Undo: ⌘ + Z
Made a mistake? Undo it right away.
Save your progress: ⌘ + S
Muscle memory saves projects — hit it often.
🔧 Adjust Elements Like a Pro
Move elements: Arrow keys (←↑→↓)
Nudge components precisely. Hold Shift to move in larger steps.
Change element opacity: Press any number key (0–9)
Quick way to preview layered designs at different transparency levels.
Lock elements: Press L
Prevent accidental drags — lock key parts of your layout.
✍️ Typography Tweaks in Seconds
Font size: Use + or –
Adjust sizes without diving into menus.
Line height: ⌘ + ↑ / ↓
Fine-tune readability with ease.
Letter spacing: ⌘ + ← / →
Perfect spacing in just a tap.
✅ One Final Shortcut
Select all elements: ⌘ + A
Great for global changes or quickly reviewing the structure of your layout.
These shortcuts aren’t just time-savers — they’re creative enablers. The more fluid your design environment feels, the more energy you’ll have to focus on the actual experience you’re building.