After Effects has many shortcut keys to speed up workflow, just knowing a few can cut the amount of time you spend clicking around and more time focused on animating. The one listed below doesn’t even begin to cover all the shortcuts available, but they are the ones I use most frequently. Surprisingly, the one I’m asked the most is how to Close All Windows. It happens quite often, when you open and project and ALL of the comps are open! It can slow your machine down and be a general pain to navigate. As you scroll down, you’ll see why I absolutely think a numpad is crucial to the After Effects workflow.