Figure 1.13 - Pie Menu with view options

That pie menu shows options with all orthographic views and a couple

more. For instance, it is possible to jump straight into the active camera

view or "View Selected." By choosing this last option makes your 3D

Viewport to zoom in and focus on any selected objects.

With the backquote shortcut, you have a quick way to navigate without

the need for numeric keyboard entry. However, a numeric keyboard

(Numpad) still is an essential tool to navigate in 3D using Blender

quickly. For instance, using the Numpad 5 is the quickest way to swap

between a perspective and orthographic projection.

What if you don't have a keyboard with a Numpad? You can emulate the

Numpad functions using the Edit → Preferences… menu and going to

the Input tab (Figure 1.14).