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A client said my mockups were too slow, so I finally learned keyboard shortcuts.
They pointed out I was clicking menus for every little edit in Figma, which was dragging out reviews. Now I use 'R' for rectangle and 'V' for move, and it's a total game-changer. What's the one shortcut you wish you'd learned sooner?
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simonreed5d ago
Honestly, I don't really buy into the whole keyboard shortcut hype. For me, clicking through menus is just how I work, and it lets me see all the options right there. I tried forcing myself to learn them once and it just messed up my flow, had to keep looking at a cheat sheet. Speed isn't everything if the way you work feels comfortable. I'd rather be a bit slower and actually know what I'm selecting than panic and hit the wrong key.
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ninam865d ago
It's funny how different people work... once the shortcuts become muscle memory you don't even think about them, and my hands just stay on the keys.
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nathanh443d ago
Totally get the "panic and hit the wrong key" thing. That was me for ages. But man, once a few basics stick, it's a game changer. Like, I just hit ctrl+s to save without even looking. Or ctrl+z when I mess up. I don't even know where "undo" is in the menu anymore. It stops feeling like a cheat sheet and just becomes part of typing.
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