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Master the AI-powered code editor with these essential keys
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Select a shortcut below to locate its keys.
Core shortcuts · 10
View in list ↓An editorial selection to learn recurring tasks first, in the same order as the core list below.
How core shortcuts are selected
These are editorial recommendations, not usage rankings. We prioritize recurring tasks, fewer mouse trips, and combinations that are easy to learn. App-specific actions are labeled.
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Core shortcuts · 10
CmdKAI Inline Edit (Edit or generate code in place)
CmdLOpen AI Chat sidebar (Ask about code)
CmdIOpen AI Composer (Multi-file project-wide edit)
CmdShiftKAsk AI for Terminal commands
CmdShiftLAsk AI to explain current file or selection
CmdPQuick Open file
CmdShiftPShow Command Palette
CmdEnter(In AI menu) Accept all changes
CmdBackspace(In AI menu) Reject all changes
CmdJToggle bottom Panel (Terminal)
01 — AI Features
CmdKAsk AI to edit or generate code in place
CmdLChat with AI about your codebase
CmdIOpen Composer for high-level refactors
CmdShiftKAsk AI to generate terminal commands
CmdEnter(In AI menu) Accept all changes
CmdBackspace(In AI menu) Reject all changes
02 — Editing & Navigation (VS Code Heritage)
CmdPQuick Open, Go to File
CmdShiftPShow Command Palette
CmdBToggle Side Bar visibility
Cmd/Toggle line comment
OptUp/DownMove line up/down
ShiftOptUp/DownCopy line up/down
03 — View & Layout
Cmd\Split editor
CmdJToggle bottom panel
CmdShiftFSearch in all files
CmdOptLeft/RightSwitch between tabs