75+ essential Maya shortcuts: your 3D cheat sheet

Learning the Autodesk Maya hotkeys can help you churn out animations or effects faster, making your work more efficient and impressing your clients and team, too. Mastering these shortcuts may take some practice, but it’s worth the time and effort. 

So, we created a comprehensive guide of 75+ Maya shortcuts and quick keys to optimize how you work. We also share how to custom map your keyboard and equipment. 

79 must-know Maya shortcuts (separated by category)

Known for processes ranging from 3D modeling to game development, Maya comes with a variety of controls. We sorted each Maya shortcut by category, starting with a shortlist of the most popular hotkeys. 

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