# What are the hotkeys for the tools in the image editor?

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**Category:** Help\
**Created:** [August 16, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-are-the-hotkeys-for-the-tools-in-the-image-editor/9667 "2021-08-16T14:34:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 16, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-are-the-hotkeys-for-the-tools-in-the-image-editor/9667/2 "2021-08-16T15:52:15Z")

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p/b = pen  
e = eraser  
u = box  
g = fill tool  
m = marquee tool  
h = hand  
x = switch layers

I literally pressed every single key on my keyboard, but I couldn’t find one for circle or line.  
You can also press 1 - 9 for colors 1 - 9…

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