| Shortcut | Command |
| Hold Shift then draw | Constrain box shape to square/circle |
| Start drawing and then hold Option | Draw from the center |
| Arrow keys | Move box by nudge distance |
| Option Arrow keys | Move box by 1/10 nudge distance (minimum 1 pixel) |
| Shift Arrow keys | Resize box in direction of arrow by nudge distance |
| Shift Option Arrow keys | Resize box in direction of arrow by 1/10 nudge distance (minimum 1 pixel) |
| Drag handle and Shift | Constrain shape of box to square/circle |
| Drag handle and Option Shift | Constrain proportions of box (and scale graphic content) |
| Command Shift D | Fit box to graphic |
| Shift drag | Move with horizontal and vertical constraints |
| Start drag with Select tool and then hold Option | Move and clone box |
| Start drag with Rotate tool and then hold Option | Rotate and clone box |
| Start drag with Skew tool and then hold Option | Skew and clone box |
| Start drag with Mirror tool and then hold Option | Mirror and clone box |
| Shift click box | Add box to selection |