Stata shortcuts
- 20 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Productivity
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Previous Command, Next Command, Clear Command and Autocomplete are four of the five Command Window shortcuts in the Stata list. Do-file Editor has Execute Selection/File, and also Toggle Comment, Go to Line, Increase Indent and Decrease Indent. General has Focus Results, Print and Close Window.
Start with these
- Execute Selection/File
- Previous Command
- Next Command
- Focus Command Window
- Toggle Comment
- New Variable
Tips for Stata
- Focus Command Window ⌘1 and Focus Results ⌘2 use the first two number keys with the same modifier.
- Decrease Indent ⇧⌘I uses the keys of Increase Indent ⌘I plus Shift.
- Clear Command Esc and Autocomplete Tab need no modifier.
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Command Window5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Previous Command | |
| Next Command | |
| Clear Command | |
| Autocomplete | |
| Focus Command Window |
Do-file Editor8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Execute Selection/File | |
| Save | |
| Find | |
| Find Next | |
| Go to Line | |
| Toggle Comment | |
| Increase Indent | |
| Decrease Indent |
Data Editor4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Variable | |
| Copy | |
| Paste | |
| Find in Data |
General3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Focus Results | |
| Close Window |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Stata have on macOS?
Stata has 20 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Command Window, Do-file Editor, Data Editor, General. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Stata shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Execute Selection/File (⇧⌘D), Previous Command (⌘↑), Next Command (⌘↓), Focus Command Window (⌘1), Toggle Comment (⌘/), New Variable (⌘N). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Stata shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 20 Stata shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Stata keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Stata 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 Stata 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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