BBEdit is a veteran macOS text and code editor known for handling huge files and powerful text manipulation. Its shortcuts accelerate find-and-replace, multi-file search, and text transformations that make it a favorite for heavy editing tasks.
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All BBEdit keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
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53 shortcuts
Editing 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Cut | ⌘X |
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Redo | ⌘⇧Z |
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Select Line | ⌘L |
| Duplicate | ⌘⇧D |
| Delete Line | ⌃⇧⌦ |
| Move Line Up | ⌃↑ |
| Move Line Down | ⌃↓ |
| Complete | F5 |
| Select Paragraph | ⌘⌥L |
Search 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find | ⌘F |
| Find Next | ⌘G |
| Replace | ⌘= |
| Multi-File Search | ⌘⇧F |
| Find Previous | ⌘⇧G |
| Find All | ⌘⌥G |
| Use Selection for Find | ⌘E |
| Replace All | ⌘⌥= |
| Live Search | ⌘⌥F |
| Find Definition | ⌘− |
Files 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open | ⌘O |
| Save | ⌘S |
| New Text Document | ⌘N |
| Save As | ⌘⇧S |
| Close Document | ⌘W |
| Open File by Name | ⌘D |
| Save All | ⌘⌥S |
| Open Counterpart | ⌘⌥↑ |
| ⌘P |
Markup 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Edit Markup | ⌘⌃M |
| Balance Tags | ⌘⌥B |
| Insert Anchor | ⌘⌃A |
| Insert Image | ⌘⌃I |
| Insert Table | ⌘⌃T |
| Preview in BBEdit | ⌘⌃P |
| Check Document Syntax | ⌘⌃Y |
Text 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Un/Comment Lines | ⌘/ |
| Shift Left | ⌘[ |
| Shift Right | ⌘] |
| Un/Comment Block | ⌘⌥/ |
| Hard Wrap | ⌘\ |
| Find Next Misspelled Word | ⌘; |
Navigation 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Go to Line Number | ⌘J |
| Previous Document | ⌘⌥[ |
| Next Document | ⌘⌥] |
| Go to Named Symbol | ⌘⌃J |
| Cycle Through Windows | ⌘` |
View 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show/Hide Sidebar | ⌘0 |
| Balance | ⌘B |
| Show/Hide Fonts | ⌘T |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every BBEdit shortcut?
- BBEdit has 53 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — 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 macOS edition.
- Is this an official BBEdit product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BBEdit. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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