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Must-Know Keyboard Shortcuts for Developers (Simple & Useful)

Learn the most useful keyboard shortcuts for coding and browsing. Save time, work faster, and keep your hands on the keyboard.

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Want to code faster and work smarter? These keyboard shortcuts will help you save time and avoid using the mouse. Whether you’re coding, browsing, or switching tabs, these will make your life easier.

✍️ Text Shortcuts (Writing Code or Notes)

ActionShortcut
Move left by one wordCtrl + ←
Move right by one wordCtrl + →
Go to start of lineHome
Go to end of lineEnd
Go to top of documentCtrl + Home
Go to bottom of documentCtrl + End

🌍 Browser Shortcuts (Chrome, Edge, etc.)

ActionShortcut
Open a new tabCtrl + T
Close current tabCtrl + W
Reopen closed tabCtrl + Shift + T
Switch to next tabCtrl + Tab
Switch to previous tabCtrl + Shift + Tab
Go to tab 1–8Ctrl + 1 to Ctrl + 8
Go to last tabCtrl + 9
Open Developer ToolsF12 or Ctrl + Shift + I
Focus on address barCtrl + L
Focus on search bar/
Open first search resultTab → Enter

🧑‍💻 Coding Shortcuts (VS Code or Similar Editors)

ActionShortcut
Save fileCtrl + S
UndoCtrl + Z
RedoCtrl + Y
Find textCtrl + F
Replace textCtrl + H
Go to lineCtrl + G
Open command paletteCtrl + Shift + P
Comment/uncomment lineCtrl + /
Format codeShift + Alt + F
Quick fix / suggestionsCtrl + .
Open terminalCtrl + `
Duplicate lineShift + Alt + ↓
Move line up/downAlt + ↑ / Alt + ↓

🖥️ Editor Group Shortcuts (If You Use Multiple Editors)

ActionShortcut
Focus editor 1, 2, 3…Ctrl + 1, Ctrl + 2, etc.
Move to next groupCtrl + K, then Ctrl + →
Move to previous groupCtrl + K, then Ctrl + ←
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Final Tips

  • Start using 3 – 5 shortcuts daily.
  • Don’t try to memorize all at once, just use the ones that help you most.

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