This post provides a solution for when the "Ctrl + T" shortcut does not work in Blender's Shader Editor.
Introduction
In many Blender tutorials on YouTube, the "Ctrl + T" shortcut is frequently used in the Shader Editor.
At first, I was confused because this shortcut didn't work. Here’s my note on how to fix it.
# Version Used Blender 4.2.0
Note: This article was translated from my original post.
The Issue with the "Ctrl + T" Shortcut in Blender
Cause
The issue arises because the Node Wrangler add-on is not enabled. The "Ctrl + T" shortcut in the Shader Editor is a feature of Node Wrangler, meaning it won’t work unless this add-on is activated.
Node Wrangler is a useful add-on for managing nodes, and many Blender users enable it.
In most Blender tutorials on YouTube, Node Wrangler is assumed to be enabled. However, when you first install Blender, this add-on is disabled by default, preventing the use of "Ctrl + T".
Solution
Enable Node Wrangler.
Steps:
- Open Edit > Preferences.
- In the Preferences window, go to the Add-ons tab.
- Search for "Node Wrangler" and check the box to enable it.
Now, Node Wrangler is enabled.
You can use the "Ctrl + T" shortcut in the Shader Editor.
Conclusion
This guide covered how to fix the issue where "Ctrl + T" does not work in Blender.
I hope this helps someone!
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