Keyboard Shortcuts

Using an external keyboard with Kisuke? These shortcuts will make you fly through your code!

Essential shortcuts

File operations

• Cmd+S - Save current file
• Cmd+Shift+S - Save all open files
• Cmd+W - Close current tab
• Cmd+Shift+W - Close all tabs

Navigation

• Cmd+P - Quick open file
• Cmd+Shift+P - Command palette
• Cmd+G - Go to line
• Cmd+Shift+G - Go to symbol

Editing basics

• Cmd+Z - Undo
• Cmd+Shift+Z - Redo
• Cmd+X - Cut
• Cmd+C - Copy
• Cmd+V - Paste
• Cmd+A - Select all

Code editing

Intelligent editing

• Cmd+/ - Toggle line comment
• Cmd+Shift+/ - Toggle block comment
• Tab - Indent / trigger snippet
• Shift+Tab - Outdent
• Cmd+] - Indent line
• Cmd+[ - Outdent line

Line manipulation

• Alt+Up - Move line up
• Alt+Down - Move line down
• Shift+Alt+Up - Copy line up
• Shift+Alt+Down - Copy line down
• Cmd+Shift+K - Delete line
• Cmd+Enter - Insert line below
• Cmd+Shift+Enter - Insert line above

Multi-cursor

• Cmd+Click - Add cursor
• Cmd+D - Add next occurrence
• Cmd+Shift+L - Select all occurrences
• Alt+Click - Column selection
• Esc - Exit multi-cursor

Search and replace

Finding

• Cmd+F - Find in file
• Cmd+Shift+F - Find in files
• F3 or Cmd+G - Find next
• Shift+F3 or Cmd+Shift+G - Find previous
• Cmd+E - Use selection for find

Replacing

• Cmd+H - Replace in file
• Cmd+Shift+H - Replace in files
• Cmd+Alt+Enter - Replace all
• Tab - Move to replace field
• Enter - Replace and find next

Selection

Expanding selection

• Cmd+Shift+Right - Select to end of line
• Cmd+Shift+Left - Select to beginning of line
• Alt+Shift+Right - Select word right
• Alt+Shift+Left - Select word left
• Cmd+L - Select current line
• Ctrl+Shift+M - Select between brackets

Smart selection

• Double-click - Select word
• Triple-click - Select line
• Cmd+Double-click - Select multiple words
• Alt+Drag - Column selection

Code navigation

Jumping around

• Cmd+Right - End of line
• Cmd+Left - Beginning of line
• Cmd+Up - Beginning of file
• Cmd+Down - End of file
• Alt+Right - Next word
• Alt+Left - Previous word

Bracket matching

• Cmd+Shift+\ - Jump to matching bracket
• Cmd+Shift+] - Next bracket
• Cmd+Shift+[ - Previous bracket

Symbol navigation

• Cmd+Shift+O - Go to symbol in file
• Cmd+T - Go to symbol in workspace
• F12 - Go to definition
• Alt+F12 - Peek definition

View controls

Zoom and display

• Cmd+Plus - Zoom in
• Cmd+Minus - Zoom out
• Cmd+0 - Reset zoom
• Ctrl+Shift+G - Show/hide git changes
• Cmd+B - Toggle sidebar

Editor layout

• Cmd+\ - Split editor
• Cmd+1/2/3 - Focus editor group
• Cmd+K Cmd+Left/Right - Move editor to group

Advanced shortcuts

Refactoring

• F2 - Rename symbol
• Cmd+. - Quick fix
• Shift+Alt+F - Format document
• Cmd+K Cmd+F - Format selection

Code folding

• Cmd+Alt+[ - Fold region
• Cmd+Alt+] - Unfold region
• Cmd+K Cmd+0 - Fold all
• Cmd+K Cmd+J - Unfold all
• Cmd+K Cmd+L - Toggle fold

Terminal

• Ctrl+` - Toggle terminal
• Cmd+Shift+` - New terminal
• Cmd+Shift+[ - Previous terminal
• Cmd+Shift+] - Next terminal

Touch bar support (MacBook Pro)

If available:

• Quick actions - Save, undo, redo
• Navigation - Forward/back
• Debugging - Run, stop, step
• Customizable - Set your favorites

iPad keyboard shortcuts

With Smart Keyboard

• Cmd+Space - Spotlight/search
• Cmd+Tab - App switcher
• Cmd+H - Home
• Globe+Z - Undo
• Globe+Shift+Z - Redo

Magic Keyboard extras

• Trackpad gestures - All supported
• Two-finger tap - Right-click
• Three-finger swipe - Switch apps
• Pinch - Zoom

Custom shortcuts

Creating your own

1. Open Settings
2. Navigate to Keyboard
3. Add custom bindings
4. Choose commands
5. Set key combinations

Suggested customizations

• Quick git commit
• Toggle word wrap
• Insert date/time
• Custom snippets
• Frequent commands

Learning shortcuts

Progressive approach

1. Start with basics (save, undo, copy)
2. Add navigation (Cmd+P, Cmd+G)
3. Learn editing (comments, move lines)
4. Master advanced (multi-cursor, refactor)

Practice tips

• Use one new shortcut per day
• Disable mouse/touch temporarily
• Print cheat sheet
• Watch the pros

Shortcut conflicts

Some shortcuts may conflict with:

• System shortcuts
• Other apps
• Accessibility features
• Custom settings

Platform differences

iPhone vs iPad

• iPhone: Limited to text shortcuts
• iPad: Full keyboard support
• Both: External keyboard same

Windows keyboards

Using a Windows keyboard:

• Ctrl → Cmd
• Alt → Option
• Windows → Cmd
• Most shortcuts translate

Productivity tips

Essential five

Master these first:

1. Cmd+P - Quick open
2. Cmd+S - Save
3. Cmd+/ - Comment
4. Cmd+D - Multi-select
5. Cmd+Shift+P - Commands

Speed techniques

• Combine shortcuts
• Use both hands
• Learn sequences
• Create workflows

Avoid the mouse

Challenge yourself:

• Navigate by keyboard
• Edit without touching
• Use shortcuts only
• Time your tasks

Troubleshooting

Shortcuts not working?

• Check keyboard settings
• Verify no conflicts
• Reset to defaults
• Update Kisuke

Finding shortcuts

• Use Command Palette
• Check menu items
• Read tooltips
• Ask Claude!

Next steps

Complete your editor mastery:

• Navigation techniques →
• Themes and customization →
• Back to editor overview →

Keyboard kung fu

The secret to shortcut mastery? Consistency. Pick 3-5 shortcuts and use them exclusively for a week. Once they’re muscle memory, add more. Before you know it, you’ll be coding at the speed of thought!