Keyboard Shortcuts

Trae provides a comprehensive set of keyboard shortcuts to help you work more efficiently. These shortcuts are designed to speed up common tasks and improve your development workflow.

Accessing Keyboard Shortcuts

To view all available keyboard shortcuts:

1. Open the Command Palette with Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux)
2. Type "Keyboard Shortcuts" and select Preferences: Open Keyboard Shortcuts
3. Alternatively, use the direct shortcut: Cmd+K Cmd+S (macOS) or Ctrl+K Ctrl+S (Windows/Linux)

General Shortcuts

Command Palette and Quick Actions

Shortcut	Action	Description
Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P	Open Command Palette	Access all available commands
Cmd+P / Ctrl+P	Quick Open	Quickly open files by name
Cmd+Shift+O / Ctrl+Shift+O	Go to Symbol	Navigate to symbols in current file
Cmd+T / Ctrl+T	Go to Symbol in Workspace	Navigate to symbols across workspace
Cmd+G / Ctrl+G	Go to Line	Jump to specific line number

File Operations

Shortcut	Action	Description
Cmd+N / Ctrl+N	New File	Create a new file
Cmd+O / Ctrl+O	Open File	Open an existing file
Cmd+S / Ctrl+S	Save File	Save current file
Cmd+Shift+S / Ctrl+Shift+S	Save As	Save file with new name
Cmd+W / Ctrl+W	Close File	Close current file
Cmd+Shift+W / Ctrl+Shift+W	Close Window	Close current window

Navigation

Shortcut	Action	Description
Cmd+Tab / Ctrl+Tab	Switch Between Files	Cycle through open files
Cmd+1-9 / Ctrl+1-9	Switch to Tab	Jump to specific tab by number
Cmd+\ / Ctrl+\	Split Editor	Split editor into multiple panes
Cmd+Shift+\ / Ctrl+Shift+\	Split Editor Orthogonal	Split editor perpendicular to current split

Editor Shortcuts

Text Editing

Shortcut	Action	Description
Cmd+Z / Ctrl+Z	Undo	Undo last action
Cmd+Shift+Z / Ctrl+Y	Redo	Redo last undone action
Cmd+X / Ctrl+X	Cut	Cut selected text
Cmd+C / Ctrl+C	Copy	Copy selected text
Cmd+V / Ctrl+V	Paste	Paste from clipboard
Cmd+A / Ctrl+A	Select All	Select all text in file

Text Selection

Shortcut	Action	Description
Shift+Arrow	Extend Selection	Extend selection by character/line
Cmd+Shift+Arrow / Ctrl+Shift+Arrow	Extend Selection by Word	Extend selection by word
Cmd+L / Ctrl+L	Select Line	Select entire current line
Cmd+D / Ctrl+D	Select Word	Select word at cursor
Cmd+Shift+L / Ctrl+Shift+L	Select All Occurrences	Select all occurrences of current selection

Code Editing

Shortcut	Action	Description
Cmd+/ / Ctrl+/	Toggle Line Comment	Comment/uncomment current line
Cmd+Shift+A / Ctrl+Shift+A	Toggle Block Comment	Comment/uncomment selected block
Cmd+] / Ctrl+]	Indent Line	Increase indentation
Cmd+[ / Ctrl+[	Outdent Line	Decrease indentation
Cmd+Shift+K / Ctrl+Shift+K	Delete Line	Delete current line
Alt+Up/Down	Move Line Up/Down	Move current line up or down
Shift+Alt+Up/Down	Copy Line Up/Down	Duplicate current line up or down

Code Navigation

Shortcut	Action	Description
F12	Go to Definition	Navigate to symbol definition
Cmd+F12 / Ctrl+F12	Go to Implementation	Navigate to symbol implementation
Shift+F12	Find All References	Find all references to symbol
F2	Rename Symbol	Rename symbol across workspace
Cmd+. / Ctrl+.	Quick Fix	Show available quick fixes

Search and Replace

Shortcut	Action	Description
Cmd+F / Ctrl+F	Find	Open find dialog
Cmd+H / Ctrl+H	Replace	Open find and replace dialog
Cmd+Shift+F / Ctrl+Shift+F	Find in Files	Search across all files
Cmd+Shift+H / Ctrl+Shift+H	Replace in Files	Replace across all files
F3 / Ctrl+G	Find Next	Go to next search result
Shift+F3 / Ctrl+Shift+G	Find Previous	Go to previous search result

Panel and Sidebar Management

Shortcut	Action	Description
Cmd+B / Ctrl+B	Toggle Sidebar	Show/hide sidebar
Cmd+J / Ctrl+J	Toggle Panel	Show/hide bottom panel
Cmd+Shift+E / Ctrl+Shift+E	Show Explorer	Open file explorer
Cmd+Shift+G / Ctrl+Shift+G	Show Source Control	Open source control panel
Cmd+Shift+D / Ctrl+Shift+D	Show Debug	Open debug panel
Cmd+Shift+X / Ctrl+Shift+X	Show Extensions	Open extensions panel

Terminal Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action	Description
Cmd+`` / Ctrl+``	Toggle Terminal	Show/hide integrated terminal
Cmd+Shift+`` / Ctrl+Shift+``	New Terminal	Create new terminal instance
Cmd+\ / Ctrl+\	Split Terminal	Split terminal into multiple panes

AI Assistant Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action	Description
Cmd+I / Ctrl+I	Inline Chat	Open AI inline chat
Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I	Chat Panel	Open AI chat panel
Cmd+K / Ctrl+K	AI Commands	Access AI-powered commands
Tab	Accept AI Suggestion	Accept AI code suggestion
Esc	Dismiss AI Suggestion	Dismiss AI code suggestion

Debug Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action	Description
F5	Start Debugging	Start or continue debugging
Shift+F5	Stop Debugging	Stop debugging session
Cmd+Shift+F5 / Ctrl+Shift+F5	Restart Debugging	Restart debugging session
F10	Step Over	Step over current line
F11	Step Into	Step into function call
Shift+F11	Step Out	Step out of current function
F9	Toggle Breakpoint	Add/remove breakpoint

Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts

You can customize keyboard shortcuts to match your preferences:

Modifying Existing Shortcuts

1. Open Keyboard Shortcuts settings (Cmd+K Cmd+S / Ctrl+K Ctrl+S)
2. Find the command you want to modify
3. Click the pencil icon next to the shortcut
4. Press your desired key combination
5. Press Enter to confirm

Adding New Shortcuts

1. In the Keyboard Shortcuts settings, click the + button
2. Search for the command you want to assign a shortcut to
3. Press your desired key combination
4. Press Enter to confirm

Removing Shortcuts

1. Find the shortcut you want to remove
2. Right-click on the shortcut
3. Select Remove Keybinding

Resetting to Defaults

1. Right-click on a modified shortcut
2. Select Reset Keybinding
3. The shortcut will return to its default value

Keybinding Conflicts

Trae automatically detects and highlights keybinding conflicts:

• Warning Icon: Indicates conflicting shortcuts
• Conflict Resolution: Choose which command should use the shortcut
• Alternative Shortcuts: Assign different shortcuts to conflicting commands

Platform-Specific Shortcuts

macOS Specific

Shortcut	Action	Description
Cmd+,	Open Preferences	Access Trae settings
Cmd+Q	Quit Application	Close Trae completely
Cmd+M	Minimize Window	Minimize current window
Cmd+Option+F	Replace in Files	Advanced replace options

Windows/Linux Specific

Shortcut	Action	Description
Ctrl+,	Open Preferences	Access Trae settings
Alt+F4	Close Application	Close Trae completely
Ctrl+Shift+N	New Window	Open new Trae window
F11	Toggle Full Screen	Enter/exit full screen mode

Productivity Tips

Efficient Workflow Shortcuts

1. Quick File Navigation: Use Cmd+P / Ctrl+P to quickly open files by typing part of their name
2. Symbol Navigation: Use Cmd+Shift+O / Ctrl+Shift+O to jump to functions, classes, or variables
3. Multi-cursor Editing: Use Cmd+D / Ctrl+D to select multiple instances of the same word
4. Command Palette: Use Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P to access any command without remembering its shortcut

Customization Recommendations

1. Assign Frequently Used Commands: Create shortcuts for commands you use often
2. Use Consistent Patterns: Follow consistent modifier key patterns for related commands
3. Avoid Conflicts: Check for conflicts with system shortcuts or other applications
4. Document Custom Shortcuts: Keep a record of your custom shortcuts for reference

Keyboard Shortcut Reference Card

For quick reference, you can:

1. Print the keyboard shortcuts reference from the Help menu
2. Export your custom shortcuts configuration
3. Share shortcut configurations with your team
4. Import shortcuts from other editors or IDEs

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