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Windows edition · 41 shortcuts

MySQL Workbench Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

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MySQL Workbench is a visual tool for database design, SQL development, and administration of MySQL servers. Its shortcuts speed up running queries, navigating the editor, and managing connections, helping developers and DBAs work through schemas efficiently.

All MySQL Workbench keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Edit 17

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Redo CtrlY
Cut CtrlX
Find CtrlF
Auto-Complete SQL CtrlSpace
Select All CtrlA
Beautify Query CtrlB
Comment/Uncomment Lines Ctrl/
Find Next F3
Search and Replace CtrlShiftF
Delete CtrlDel
Edit Selected CtrlE
Find Previous ShiftF3
Edit Selected in New Window CtrlShiftE
Find Advanced CtrlAltF

File 10

Action Shortcut
Save CtrlS
Close Tab CtrlW
Open SQL Script CtrlShiftO
Save As CtrlShiftS
New Model CtrlN
Open Model CtrlO
Forward Engineer SQL CREATE Script CtrlShiftG
Exit CtrlQ
Synchronize With SQL CREATE Script CtrlShiftY
Print CtrlP

Database 4

Action Shortcut
Query Database CtrlU
Reverse Engineer CtrlR
Forward Engineer CtrlG
Synchronize Model CtrlY

EER Diagram 4

Action Shortcut
Selection Tool Esc
Table Tool T
Hand Tool H
Note Tool N

Query 3

Action Shortcut
Execute Statement Under Cursor CtrlEnter
Execute All Statements CtrlShiftEnter
New Query Tab CtrlT

Model 3

Action Shortcut
Add Diagram CtrlT
Validate All CtrlAltV
Validate All (MySQL) CtrlAltB

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every MySQL Workbench shortcut?
MySQL Workbench has 41 keyboard shortcuts in total — 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 separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official MySQL Workbench product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MySQL Workbench. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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