You can specify your own keyboard shortcuts for the Source Editor. Your shortcuts may be global settings that apply to all types of editors, or they may vary by editor type (for example, Java, Plain, HTML, and JSP).
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Source Editor shortcuts are distinct from other IDE shortcuts, which can be
customized by choosing Tools
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This page describes how to set keyboard shortcuts for standard Source Editor actions. You can also use macros and abbreviations to provide shortcuts for typing frequently used keystroke combinations and strings.
To set a keyboard shortcut for the Source Editor:
As you press the key sequence, the correct syntax for that sequence automatically appears in the text field. For example, if you press the Backspace key, the word "Backspace" appears. If you simultaneously hold down the Alt key, the Control key, and the J key, "Ctrl+Alt+J" appears.
You can also use "multiple keystroke" bindings in the Source Editor (but not in other parts of the IDE). For example, the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl+Q Z" is invoked if you type Ctrl+Q, release the Ctrl and Q keys, and then type Z.
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If you are editing shortcuts for a specific editor type, shortcuts that appear dimmed in the Keybindings list are global shortcuts defined for all editor types. They can be edited by selecting the Editor Settings node in the Options window instead of the node for a particular type of editor. |
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Editor Shortcuts
Key Bindings Property Editor Using Macros and Abbreviations Setting Menu Shortcuts |