Eclipse shortcuts
- 88 shortcuts
- 11 sections
- Development
- Verified against official docs
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Rename (Refactor), Extract Method, Extract Local Variable, Inline and Move (Refactor) share their modifiers in the Java section of the Eclipse list and differ in the letter, and Refactor Menu uses the same modifiers. In Search, one letter with three sets of modifiers gives Search Declaration, Search References and Find in Workspace, and the section also has Open Search Dialog.
Start with these
- Content Assist
- Quick Fix
- Open Declaration
- Organize Imports
- Format
- Quick Access
Tips for Eclipse
- In Window, Next Editor ⌘F6, Next View ⌘F7 and Next Perspective ⌘F8 use three function keys in a row with one modifier. Shift added gives Previous Editor ⇧⌘F6, Previous View ⇧⌘F7 and Previous Perspective ⇧⌘F8.
- In Text Editing, Copy Lines Down ⌥⌘↓ and Copy Lines Up ⌥⌘↑ use the keys of Move Lines Down ⌥↓ and Move Lines Up ⌥↑ with one more modifier.
Edit14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | |
| Cut | |
| Copy | |
| Paste | |
| Select All | |
| Find and Replace | |
| Find Next | |
| Find Previous | |
| Quick Fix | |
| Content Assist | |
| Word Completion | |
| Context Information | |
| Incremental Find | |
| Toggle Block Selection |
File7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New | |
| Close | |
| Save | |
| Rename | |
| Refresh | |
| Properties |
Search4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Search Dialog | |
| Find in Workspace | |
| Search Declaration | |
| Search References |
Source Editing5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Comment | |
| Format | |
| Toggle Mark Occurrences | |
| Source Quick Menu | |
| Open Declaration |
Text Editing13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Delete Line | |
| Move Lines Down | |
| Move Lines Up | |
| Copy Lines Down | |
| Copy Lines Up | |
| Delete Previous Word | |
| Insert Line Above | |
| Cursor to Line Start | |
| Cursor to Line End | |
| Zoom In | |
| Zoom Out | |
| Toggle Word Wrap | |
| Delete to End of Line |
Java17
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Type Hierarchy | |
| Quick Outline | |
| Quick Hierarchy | |
| Organize Imports | |
| Add Import | |
| Rename (Refactor) | |
| Extract Method | |
| Extract Local Variable | |
| Inline | |
| Refactor Menu | |
| Move (Refactor) | |
| Add Javadoc | |
| Surround With | |
| Build All | |
| Go to Next Member | |
| Go to Previous Member | |
| Open Call Hierarchy |
Debugging7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Step Into | |
| Step Over | |
| Step Return | |
| Resume | |
| Terminate | |
| Toggle Breakpoint | |
| Run to Line |
Run1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Run |
Window11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Access | |
| Quick Switch Editor | |
| Next Editor | |
| Previous Editor | |
| Maximize View | |
| Next View | |
| Previous View | |
| Next Perspective | |
| Previous Perspective | |
| Show Key Assist | |
| Toggle Full Screen |
Git1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Git Commit |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Eclipse have on macOS?
Eclipse has 88 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 11 sections: Edit, File, Navigate, Search, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Eclipse shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Content Assist (⌃Space), Quick Fix (⌘1), Open Declaration (F3), Organize Imports (⇧⌘O), Format (⇧⌘F), Quick Access (⌘3). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Eclipse shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 88 Eclipse shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Eclipse keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Eclipse 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 Eclipse 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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