Keyboard Shortcuts in Builder — ESC and Delete Key Reference

Shortcuts Reference

ESC — Exit Preview Mode

Press ESC while in Preview mode to return immediately to the Builder canvas. This is the fastest way to exit Preview without reaching for the mouse.

DEL / Backspace — Delete Selected Assets

Press DEL or Backspace to delete the tiles or assets you currently have selected on the canvas.

Note: If nothing is selected on the canvas, pressing DEL or Backspace has no effect. You must explicitly select the tiles you want to delete before using the keyboard shortcut.

How Selection-Scoped Delete Works

The delete keys only remove what you have actively selected. This means:

• Select one tile → press DEL — only that tile is deleted.
• Select multiple tiles → press DEL — only those tiles are deleted.
• Nothing selected → press DEL — nothing happens.

This prevents accidental deletion of page content or structure when the canvas has focus but no specific tiles are selected.

Tips

• Use Shift+click or drag-to-select to select multiple tiles before deleting.
• Use Cmd+Z (Mac) or Ctrl+Z (Windows) to undo a deletion immediately if you remove something by mistake.
• If you're coming from Figma, Sketch, or similar tools, these shortcuts work the same way you're used to.

Common Questions

I pressed DEL and nothing happened — why?
Nothing was selected on the canvas at the time. Click to select the tile or tiles you want to remove, then press DEL or Backspace.

Can I delete multiple tiles at once with the keyboard?
Yes — select all the tiles you want to remove first (Shift+click or drag-to-select), then press DEL or Backspace. All selected tiles are removed in one action.

Does ESC do anything else in the Builder?
ESC is specifically mapped to exiting Preview mode. Behavior in other contexts — such as exiting inline text editing — may vary. If you're inside a group or editing mode, ESC may exit that context first before returning to the main canvas.