Mac: Basic Commands
Category:Java Lab Shortcuts
Examples
Select All Text
cmd + a
selects all text in a file
Copy Selected Text
cmd + c
copies the selected text
Cut Selected Text
cmd + x
cuts the selected text
Paste Selected Text
cmd + v
pastes the selected text
Undo the Last Change
cmd + z
undo the last change
Open the Find/Replace Window
cmd + f
opens the find/replace window
To close the find/replace window, click Esc or the small x in the top-right corner.
Move Cursor Left, Right, Up, or Down
Arrow Left/Right/Up/Down
moves the cursor left, right, up, or down
Move to the Top or Bottom of a File
cmd + Arrow Up/Down
goes to the top or bottom of a file
Insert a New Line and Indent
Enter
inserts a new line and indents
Insert Two Spaces
Tab
inserts two spaces
Delete the Line Before the Cursor
cmd + Backspace
deletes the line before the cursor
Delete the Line After the Cursor
Ctrl + Delete
deletes the line after the cursor
Comment Out Selection or Line
cmd + /
comments out the current selection or the current line if no selection
Decrease Indent
cmd + [
decrease indent
Increase Indent
cmd + ]
increase indent
Go to Matching Bracket
Shift + cmd + \
go to the matching bracket (only when on a bracket)
