Hot Keys
Here is the list of useful Ketcher hot keys:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Esc | Simple selection mode / exit from dialog window |
| 0 | Any bond mode |
| 1 | Simple/Up/Down/Up or Down bond mode. Multiple pressing switches these types one by one |
| 2 | Double/Cis or Trans bond mode. Multiple pressing switches these types one by one |
| 3 | Triple bond mode |
| 4 | Aromatic bond mode |
| 5 | Increase/decrease charge mode. . Multiple pressing switches between two modes |
| T | Template mode. Multiple pressing selects different templates one by one |
| A | Any atom mode |
| H | H atom mode |
| C | C atom mode |
| N | N atom mode |
| O | O atom mode |
| S | S atom mode |
| F | F atom mode |
| P | P atom mode |
| Shift+C | Cl atom mode |
| Shift+B | Br atom mode |
| I | I atom mode |
| + | Zoom in |
| - | Zoom out |
| Ctrl+N (PC) | New document |
| Cmd+N (Mac) | New document |
| Ctrl+O (PC) | Open/Load |
| Cmd+O (Mac) | Open/Load |
| Ctrl+S (PC) | Save/Export |
| Cmd+S (Mac) | Save/Export |
| Ctrl+Z (PC) | Undo (Redo with Shift pressed) |
| Cmd+Z (Mac) | Undo (Redo with Shift pressed) |
| Ctrl+X (PC) | Cut |
| Cmd+X (Mac) | Cut |
| Ctrl+C (PC) | Copy |
| Cmd+C (Mac) | Copy |
| Ctrl+V (PC) | Paste |
| Cmd+V (Mac) | Paste |
| Ctrl+L (PC) | Clean up |
| Cmd+L (Mac) | Clean up |
| Ctrl+G (PC) | S-group tool |
| Cmd+G (Mac) | S-group tool |
| Shift+R | R-group tool |
Note: all these shortcuts are shown on tooltips.
In-place Atom Editing
When the simple selection mode is active, you can enter in-place editing if click and hold on an atom. This mode supports the direct input of an atom label and charge, for example: N-, C2+, Na.
Fast Atom Label Input
You can change atom label simply typing it when the atom is under cursor and highlighted.
Atom Properties Dialog
When you double click on an atom, the properties dialog will appear.
Bond Properties Dialog
When you double click on a bond, the properties dialog will appear.
Flipping Directed Bonds
If you click on an up bond and it the up bond mode is selected, this bond will be flipped. The same is true for down bonds.