Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on a fork of VS Code, pairing familiar editor keybindings with AI features like inline edits, an agentic Composer, and Tab completion. Knowing its shortcuts lets you trigger AI generation, accept or reject suggestions, and move through code without breaking flow.
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All Cursor keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
45 shortcuts
Chat 17
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Queue Message | ↵ |
| Force Send Message | ⌘↵ |
| Add Selected Code as Context | ⌘⇧L |
| Accept All Changes | ⌘↵ |
| New Chat | ⌘N |
| Cancel Generation | ⌘⇧⌫ |
| Reject All Changes | ⌘⇧⌫ |
| Rotate Between Agent Modes | ⇧⇥ |
| Add Clipboard as Context | ⌘V |
| Add Clipboard to Input Box | ⌘⇧V |
| New Chat Tab | ⌘T |
| Cycle to Next Message | ⇥ |
| Model Toggle | ⌘⌥/ |
| Previous Chat | ⌘[ |
| Next Chat | ⌘] |
| Close Chat | ⌘W |
| Unfocus Field | ⎋ |
General 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Sidepanel | ⌘I |
| Toggle Sidepanel (alternate binding) | ⌘L |
| Command Palette | ⌘⇧P |
| Toggle Agent Layout | ⌘E |
| Mode Menu | ⌘. |
| Loop Between AI Models | ⌘/ |
| Cursor Settings | ⌘⇧J |
| General Settings | ⌘, |
| Toggle Voice Mode | ⌘⇧␣ |
| Open Keyboard Shortcuts | ⌘Rthen⌘S |
Context 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Selection to Chat | ⌘⇧L |
| Add Selection to Edit | ⌘⇧K |
| Add Selection to New Chat | ⌘L |
| Accept Next Word of Suggestion | ⌘→ |
| Search Codebase in Chat | ⌘↵ |
| Shortcut Commands | / |
| Add Copied Reference Code as Context | ⌘Cthen⌘V |
| Add Copied Code as Text Context | ⌘Cthen⌘⇧V |
Inline Edit 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Inline Edit | ⌘K |
| Toggle Input Focus | ⌘⇧K |
| Submit Inline Edit | ↵ |
| Cancel Inline Edit | ⌘⇧⌫ |
| Ask Quick Question | ⌥↵ |
Terminal 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Terminal Prompt Bar | ⌘K |
| Run Generated Command | ⌘↵ |
| Accept Command | ⎋ |
Tab 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accept Tab Suggestion | ⇥ |
| Accept Next Word | ⌘→ |
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A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Cursor shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for Cursor — 76 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Cursor shortcut?
- Cursor has 45 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 Cursor product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cursor. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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