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The Arduino IDE is the coding environment for writing and uploading sketches to Arduino microcontroller boards. Keyboard shortcuts for compiling, uploading, and opening the serial monitor tighten the edit-and-test loop while prototyping hardware.

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All Arduino IDE keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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35 shortcuts

File 10

Action Shortcut
Save CtrlS
New Sketch CtrlN
Open CtrlO
Save As CtrlShiftS
Preferences / Settings Ctrl,
Close Window CtrlW
New Tab CtrlShiftN
Quit CtrlQ
New Cloud Sketch CtrlAltN
Show Sketch Folder CtrlAltK

Edit 9

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Undo CtrlZ
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Redo CtrlY
Cut CtrlX
Comment / Uncomment Ctrl/
Auto Format CtrlT
Select All CtrlA
Copy for Forum (Discourse) CtrlShiftC

Find 5

Action Shortcut
Find CtrlF
Find Next CtrlG
Find Previous CtrlShiftG
Go to Line CtrlL
Find in Reference CtrlShiftF

Sketch 4

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Verify / Compile CtrlR
Upload CtrlU
Upload Using Programmer CtrlShiftU
Verify (clean build) CtrlShiftR

Tools 3

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Serial Monitor CtrlShiftM
Boards Manager CtrlShiftB
Library Manager CtrlShiftI

Navigation 2

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Next Tab CtrlAltRIGHT
Previous Tab CtrlAltLEFT

View 2

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Increase Font Size Ctrl=
Decrease Font Size Ctrl−

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Windows edition · 35 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Arduino IDE shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Arduino IDE shortcut?
Arduino IDE has 35 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official Arduino IDE product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Arduino IDE. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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