Cursor shortcuts
- 30 shortcuts
- 5 sections
- Development
- Verified against official docs
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The General section opens and arranges the panels with Toggle Sidepanel and Toggle Agent Layout. Chat manages the conversation: Add Selected Code as Context, Cancel Generation, Reject All Changes. Code & Context accepts suggestions, and Terminal has the prompt bar.
Start with these
- Toggle Sidepanel
- Command Palette
- Add Selected Code as Context
- Accept Suggestion
- Open Terminal Prompt Bar
- Cancel Generation
Tips for Cursor
- Accept Suggestion Tab takes the whole suggestion. Accept Next Word ⌘→ takes one word of it.
- Previous Chat ⌘[ and Next Chat ⌘] move between chats, and New Chat Tab ⌘T opens a chat in a new tab.
- In Terminal, Open Terminal Prompt Bar ⌘K and Run Generated Command ⌘↩ use the same modifier with different keys.
Jump to section
General8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Sidepanel | |
| Toggle Agent Layout | |
| Mode Menu | |
| Cycle AI Models | |
| Cursor Settings | |
| Toggle Voice Mode | |
| General Settings | |
| Command Palette |
Chat13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Queue Message | |
| Cancel Generation | |
| Add Selected Code as Context | |
| Add Clipboard to Input Box | |
| Reject All Changes | |
| Rotate Agent Modes | |
| Model Toggle | |
| New Chat | |
| New Chat | |
| New Chat Tab | |
| Previous Chat | |
| Next Chat | |
| Close Chat |
Inline Edit2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Edit Input Focus | |
| Ask Quick Question |
Code & Context4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Selection to Edit | |
| Toggle File Reading Strategies | |
| Accept Next Word | |
| Accept Suggestion |
Terminal3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Terminal Prompt Bar | |
| Run Generated Command | |
| Accept Command |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Cursor have on macOS?
Cursor has 30 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 5 sections: General, Chat, Inline Edit, Code & Context, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Cursor shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Toggle Sidepanel (⌘I), Command Palette (⇧⌘P), Add Selected Code as Context (⇧⌘L), Accept Suggestion (Tab), Open Terminal Prompt Bar (⌘K), Cancel Generation (⇧⌘Delete). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Cursor shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 30 Cursor shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Cursor keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Cursor keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Cursor shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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