Canvas Shortcuts
Learn keyboard shortcuts and canvas interactions to build workflows faster in Markifact.
The Markifact canvas supports various keyboard shortcuts and interactions to help you build workflows more efficiently. Master these shortcuts to speed up your workflow development.
All Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Save workflow | ⌘ + S | Workflow |
| Undo canvas actions | ⌘ + Z | Workflow |
| Duplicate selected nodes | ⌘ + D | Node Operations |
| Delete selected nodes | Del | Node Operations |
| Multi-select (drag) | Shift + Drag | Selection |
| Multi-select individual | ⌘ + Click | Selection |
| Zoom in canvas | Scroll Up | Navigation |
| Zoom out canvas | Scroll Down | Navigation |
Node Selection & Operations
Multi-Select Nodes
There are two ways to select multiple nodes:
Drag Selection:
- Hold
Shiftand drag to create a selection box - All nodes within the box will be selected, you can right-click to perform actions on them
Individual Selection:
- Hold
⌘(Mac) orCtrl(Windows) and click individual nodes - Each clicked node adds to your selection and gets a blue border
Bulk Operations
Once you have multiple nodes selected, you can:
Duplicate Multiple Nodes:
- Select nodes using either method above
- Press
⌘ + Dor right-click and choose “Duplicate 4 nodes” - All selected nodes and their connections will be duplicated
Delete Multiple Nodes:
- Select the nodes you want to remove
- Press
Delor right-click and choose “Delete 4 nodes” - All selected nodes will be removed from the canvas
Clear Selection:
- Click anywhere on empty canvas space
- Or right-click and choose “Clear selection”
Canvas Navigation
Zooming
- Zoom in: Scroll up or use zoom controls in bottom toolbar
- Zoom out: Scroll down or use zoom controls in bottom toolbar
- Fit to screen: Click the fit-to-screen button in bottom toolbar
Panning
- Drag canvas: Click and drag on empty space to move around
- Reset view: Use the reset button in bottom toolbar
Quick Actions Menu
Right-click on selected nodes to access:
- Duplicate X nodes - Copy selected nodes with
⌘ + Dshortcut - Delete X nodes - Remove selected nodes with
Delshortcut - Clear selection - Deselect all nodes
The menu shows the exact number of selected nodes (e.g., “Duplicate 4 nodes”).
Toolbar Controls
The bottom toolbar provides additional canvas controls:
| Icon | Function |
|---|---|
| + / - | Zoom in/out controls |
| ⌂ | Fit canvas to screen |
| ↻ | Undo actions |
| ⌘ | View keyboard shortcuts |
These complement the keyboard shortcuts for complete canvas control.
FAQ
How do I select multiple nodes in bulk?
How do I select multiple nodes in bulk?
There are two ways to select multiple nodes:
Method 1: Drag Selection
- Hold
Shift - Click and drag to create a selection box
- All nodes within the box will be selected
Method 2: Individual Selection
- Hold
⌘(Mac) orCtrl(Windows) - Click each node you want to select
- Each clicked node adds to your selection
Both methods show a blue selection indicator around chosen nodes.
How do I duplicate multiple nodes at once?
How do I duplicate multiple nodes at once?
- Select multiple nodes using either drag selection (
Shift + Drag) or individual selection (⌘ + Click) - Duplicate them using either:
- Press
⌘ + D - Right-click and choose “Duplicate X nodes”
- Press
- All selected nodes and their connections will be duplicated as a group
The duplicated nodes will appear slightly offset from the originals.
How do I delete multiple nodes at once?
How do I delete multiple nodes at once?
- Select the nodes you want to remove using
Shift + Dragor⌘ + Click - Delete them using either:
- Press
Delkey - Right-click and choose “Delete X nodes”
- Press
- All selected nodes will be removed from the canvas
Be careful - this action cannot be undone with ⌘ + Z once you save the workflow.
How do I copy a section of my workflow?
How do I copy a section of my workflow?
- Select all nodes in the section using
Shift + Drag - Duplicate the selection with
⌘ + D - Move the duplicated section by dragging it to a new location
This preserves all connections between the nodes in that section, creating a perfect copy of your workflow pattern.
Why don't shortcuts work sometimes?
Why don't shortcuts work sometimes?
Make sure you’re focused on the canvas area and not inside a text field or sidebar. Click on empty canvas space first, then try your shortcuts.
Can I duplicate nodes with their connections?
Can I duplicate nodes with their connections?
Yes! When you duplicate nodes using ⌘ + D, Markifact preserves the connections between the duplicated nodes, creating an exact copy of the node group.
How do I select nodes that are far apart?
How do I select nodes that are far apart?
Use ⌘ + Click to individually select nodes anywhere on the canvas. This is better than shift-drag when nodes aren’t clustered together.
What's the difference between Delete and Clear?
What's the difference between Delete and Clear?
Delete (Del key) removes selected nodes permanently from your workflow. Clear selection just deselects nodes without removing them.