Key Shortcuts


ColorStyler lets you use a few key shortcuts for performing certain tasks. Advanced users prefer using key shortcuts as they help to achieve some tasks much faster.

Please note: If the input focus is in the preset list you can use the A to Z keys to choose the next preset that starts with that letter. Pressing the N key slways selects the "None" item tough. If you additionally hold down the Alt key, you can trigger the key shortcuts mentioned below even if the input focus is on the preset list.

Here is a list of all shortcuts that can be used:

Ctrl and +
Increases the preview zoom ratio
Ctrl and -
Decreases the preview zoom ratio
Ctrl and 0
Set the preview zoom to Fit
Ctrl and 1
Set the preview zoom to 100%
Ctrl and Z
Undo the last step
Ctrl and Y
Redo the last step
R
Resets some controls to their default values
P
Activates or deactivates the Preview check box
Del or Backspace
Deletes the selected curve control point. (Only if the mouse cursor is located over the curve or if you previously clicked on the curve)
   
H Activates the hand tool
Space Activates the hand tool (Only if the mouse cursor is located over the preview)
I Activates the eyedropper tool
V Activates the cross tool
E Activates the brush tool with the Eraser option
B Activates the brush tool with the Brush option
X Switch between the Eraser and Brush option of the brush tool
S Activates the split view tool
M Displays or hides the mask view by toggling the two M buttons on the Mask tab sheet

If you are using a English keyboard layout:
[ Increase the brush size
] Decrease the brush size
Shift and [ Increase the brush hardness
Shift and ] Decrease the brush hardness

If you are using a German keyboard layout:
Ö Increase the brush size
# Decrease the brush size
Shift and Ö Increase the brush hardness
Shift and # Decrease the brush hardness