The shortcut for fit to screen in After Effects is Shift + /.
When working in Adobe After Effects, you often zoom in closely to fine-tune details or zoom out to see the overall composition. The "Fit to Screen" function is a quick way to adjust the view of your composition panel so that the entire composition fits comfortably within the visible area.
According to reference information, the keyboard shortcut specifically designed for this purpose is Shift + /. This shortcut allows you to quickly make your composition viewer fit the screen after zooming in or out, effectively snapping the composition view back into place within the viewer panel.
How to Use the Fit to Screen Shortcut
Using the shortcut is straightforward:
- Open your After Effects project.
- Ensure your Composition panel is the active panel (click on it).
- Press and hold the Shift key.
- While holding Shift, press the / key (the forward slash, usually located on the number pad or near the right Shift key).
Action: The viewable area of your composition will instantly scale to fit within the boundaries of the Composition panel.
Why Use Fit to Screen?
- Efficiency: Quickly navigate back to a full view after detailed work.
- Orientation: Easily see the entire composition frame.
- Workflow: Improves the speed of adjusting your workspace view.
Below is a quick reference for the shortcut:
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fit to Screen | Shift + / |
This handy shortcut is a fundamental tool for efficient navigation within the After Effects interface, helping you manage your view of the composition panel effectively.
