DBeaver shortcuts
- 23 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Development
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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The SQL Editor section runs and formats queries: Execute SQL Statement runs one statement, Execute SQL Script runs the script, and Format SQL tidies the text. Data Editor edits the rows of a result. Navigation and Views open the panels and editors around them.
Start with these
- Execute SQL Statement
- Execute SQL Script
- Format SQL
- SQL Content Assist
- New SQL Editor
- Database Navigator
Tips for DBeaver
- In the Data Editor, Edit Cell Value ↩ opens the cell, Save Changes ⌃S saves the edits and Refresh Data ⌃R reloads the rows.
- Refresh Database Tree F5 reloads the tree in the navigator.
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SQL Editor8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Execute SQL Statement | |
| Execute SQL Script | |
| SQL Content Assist | |
| Format SQL | |
| Duplicate Line | |
| Toggle Comment | |
| Move Line Up | |
| Move Line Down |
Data Editor5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Edit Cell Value | |
| Next Cell | |
| Previous Cell | |
| Save Changes | |
| Refresh Data |
Views4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Editors | |
| Close Tab | |
| New SQL Editor | |
| Refresh Database Tree |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does DBeaver have on macOS?
DBeaver has 23 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Navigation, SQL Editor, Data Editor, Views. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which DBeaver shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Execute SQL Statement (⌃↩), Execute SQL Script (⌥⌘↩), Format SQL (⌃⇧F), SQL Content Assist (⌃Space), New SQL Editor (⌘N), Database Navigator (⌘⇧E). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download DBeaver shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 23 DBeaver shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official DBeaver keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official DBeaver 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 DBeaver 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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