AutoCAD Commands List - Summary
AutoCAD Commands List is a reference sheet of keyboard shortcuts and command-line aliases developed by Autodesk for computer-aided design software. Drafters, architects, and civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers use these shortcuts to speed up 2D drafting, geometric editing, and 3D modeling workflows.
AutoCAD allows operators to trigger drafting tools by typing short one or two letter aliases directly into the command prompt instead of clicking ribbon menus. Standard commands fall into drawing geometry, object modification, dimensioning, and layer management. Students and design professionals can also check related software guides like computer shortcuts keys A to Z and Photoshop shortcut keys for general design productivity.
AutoCAD Drafting and Editing Commands List
The table below lists the most frequently used AutoCAD drafting, modification, and dimensioning commands with their standard keyboard aliases:
| Shortcut | Command Name | Function |
|---|---|---|
| L | LINE | Draws straight line segments between two picked points. |
| PL | PLINE | Creates connected 2D polyline segments with lines and arcs. |
| C | CIRCLE | Draws a circle using center point and radius or diameter. |
| REC | RECTANG | Creates a rectangular polyline from two opposite corner points. |
| H | HATCH | Fills an enclosed boundary with a hatch pattern or solid fill. |
| B | BLOCK | Groups selected drawing objects into a reusable named block. |
| M | MOVE | Moves selected objects by a specified distance and direction. |
| CO / CP | COPY | Duplicates selected drawing entities to a new location. |
| RO | ROTATE | Rotates objects around a specified base point. |
| TR | TRIM | Cuts objects at the intersection of other cutting edges. |
| EX | EXTEND | Lengthens line or curve segments to meet a boundary edge. |
| O | OFFSET | Creates concentric circles, parallel lines, or parallel curves. |
| F | FILLET | Rounds and connects two line edges with a specified radius. |
| MI | MIRROR | Creates a reverse mirrored copy of selected objects along an axis. |
| X | EXPLODE | Breaks down blocks, polylines, or compound shapes into individual lines. |
| LA | LAYER | Opens the Layer Properties Manager to create and manage drawing layers. |
| DLI | DIMLINEAR | Measures and creates horizontal or vertical linear dimensions. |
| Z | ZOOM | Adjusts drawing view magnification in the active viewport. |
| DI | DIST | Measures the exact distance and angle between two points. |
| PURGE | PURGE | Cleans unused layers, blocks, and dimension styles to reduce file size. |
Official software resources
Official software documentation, hotfixes, and certified command references are available on the Autodesk knowledge network knowledge.autodesk.com.
