What does R do?
In Photoshop, R means: Activate the Rotate View tool to rotate the canvas non-destructively.
Last verified: Not yet independently verified
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Photoshop | Platform not independently verified | Activate the Rotate View tool to rotate the canvas non-destructively Verification pending |
| Gmail | Platform not independently verified | Reply to the current email Verification pending |
| Figma | Platform not independently verified | Draw a rectangle shape Verification pending |
| Vim | Platform not independently verified | Replace one character under the cursor, then return to Normal mode Verification pending |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Platform not independently verified | Stretch or compress clip duration to fit a gap Verification pending |
| Adobe Illustrator | Platform not independently verified | Rotate objects around a defined point Verification pending |
| Adobe After Effects | Platform not independently verified | Show only Rotation property in timeline Verification pending |
| Blender | Platform not independently verified | Enter rotation mode for selected objects Verification pending |
| Adobe Lightroom | Platform not independently verified | Activate the crop overlay tool Verification pending |
| Discord | Platform not independently verified | Reply to the selected message (hover over it first) Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does R do?
- In Photoshop, R means: Activate the Rotate View tool to rotate the canvas non-destructively.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include Photoshop, Gmail, Figma, Vim, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Blender, Adobe Lightroom, Discord. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.