List of JDT key bindings
The list of available key bindings in Eclipse depends on many factors, including
what view or editor is selected, whether a dialog is open, what plug-ins are
installed, and what operating and windowing system is being used. At any
time, you can obtain a list of available key bindings using Key Assist
Help > Key Assist...
or Ctrl+Shift+L). The following tables list some
popular key bindings available in the Java development tools.
Java editor actions
| Add Block Comment |
Ctrl+Shift+/ |
| Add Import |
Ctrl+Shift+M |
| Content Assist |
Ctrl+Space |
| Content Assist (Simplified Chinese) |
Alt+/ |
| Expand Selection to Enclosing Element |
Alt+Shift+Up Arrow |
| Expand Selection: Restore Last Selection |
Alt+Shift+Down Arrow |
| Expand Selection to Next Element |
Alt+Shift+Right Arrow |
| Expand Selection to Previous Element |
Alt+Shift+Left Arrow |
| Format |
Ctrl+Shift+F |
| Next |
Ctrl+. (Period) |
| Open External Javadoc |
Shift+F2 |
| Open on Selection |
F3 |
| Open Type |
Ctrl+Shift+T |
| Open Type Hierarchy |
F4 |
| Open Type in Hierarchy |
Ctrl+Shift+H |
| Organize Imports |
Ctrl+Shift+O |
| Parameter Hints |
Ctrl+Shift+Space |
| Parameter Hints (Simplified Chinese) |
Alt+? |
| Previous |
Ctrl+, (Comma) |
| Quick Assist |
Ctrl+1 |
| Quick Fix |
Ctrl+1 |
| Redo |
Ctrl+Y |
| Remove Block Comment |
Ctrl+Shift+\ |
| Search for Declarations in Workspace |
Ctrl+G |
| Search for References in Workspace |
Ctrl+Shift+G |
| Shift Right |
Tab |
| Shift Left |
Shift+Tab |
| Show Tooltip Description |
F2 |
| Toggle Comment |
Ctrl+/ |
| Undo |
Ctrl+Z |
Debug actions
| Debug Last Launched |
F11 |
| Display |
Ctrl+Shift+D |
| Inspect |
Ctrl+Shift+I |
| Resume |
F8 |
| Run Last Launched |
Ctrl+F11 |
| Run Snippet |
Ctrl+U |
| Run to Line |
Ctrl+R |
| Run to Return |
F7 |
| Step Into |
F5 |
| Step into Selection |
Ctrl+F5 |
| Step Over |
F6 |
| Toggle Breakpoint |
Ctrl+Shift+B |
Navigating the user interface using the keyboard
Keys and accessibility for the workbench
List of key bindings
