How to use keyboard shortcuts inside the builder

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WEMASY Website Builder includes keyboard shortcuts to help you work faster and more efficiently. These shortcuts allow you to perform common actions — like undoing changes, saving work, or duplicating sections — without using the mouse.

Commonly used keyboard shortcuts

Action

Shortcut (Windows / Mac)

Description

Undo

Ctrl + Z / Cmd + Z

Reverses your last change or edit.

Redo

Ctrl + Y / Cmd + Shift + Z

Restores an undone action

Copy

Ctrl + C / Cmd + C

Copies selected text, image, or section.

Paste

Ctrl + V / Cmd + V

Pastes the copied element into the page.

Duplicate section

Ctrl + D / Cmd + D

Duplicates the selected section instantly.

Select all

Ctrl + A / Cmd + A

Selects all elements in the current section

Save draft

Ctrl + S / Cmd + S

Saves your current progress without publishing.

Preview page

Ctrl + P / Cmd + P

Opens the page preview before publishing.

Delete element

Delete / backspace

Removes the selected block or section.

Add new section

Shift + N

Opens the section menu to add a new one.

Open media library

Ctrl + M / Cmd + M

Quickly opens the media upload panel.

Publish Website

Ctrl + Shift + P

Publishes the current version of your website.

How to use them

Click Inside the Builder

Make sure your cursor is active within the page editor (not the sidebar).

Use the Shortcut

Press the corresponding key combination to perform the desired action.

Instant Effect

Your action (like undo, duplicate, or save) will apply immediately in the builder.

Pro Tip

If you’re unsure about available shortcuts, press Alt + / (Windows) or Option + / (Mac) to open the shortcut help overlay in the WEMASY Builder — this displays all supported commands for quick reference.

Why Use Shortcuts

  • Boosts editing speed by up to 50%.

  • Reduces repetitive clicks in the interface.

  • Helps maintain workflow focus while designing or editing.

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