Ctrl + Q in AutoCAD is used to quit or exit the AutoCAD application.
It closes the program after prompting you to save any unsaved work.
This shortcut provides a quick way to exit AutoCAD.
What is Ctrl+Q in AutoCAD?
In AutoCAD, Ctrl + Q immediately quits (exits) AutoCAD.
What happens
- AutoCAD closes the current session.
- If you have unsaved drawings, AutoCAD normally prompts you to save them before exiting.
- It is essentially a keyboard shortcut for the Exit/Quit command.
Other common Ctrl shortcuts in AutoCAD
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + N | New Drawing |
| Ctrl + O | Open Drawing |
| Ctrl + S | Save |
| Ctrl + P | Plot/Print |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo |
| Ctrl + C | Copy |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Ctrl + 1 | Properties Palette |
| Ctrl + 9 | Command Line |
| Ctrl + Q | Quit AutoCAD |
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