Xcode is Apple's IDE for building apps across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other Apple platforms. Its keyboard shortcuts speed up code navigation, building, debugging, and Interface Builder work, helping developers move through projects quickly on macOS.
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All Xcode keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 6 more controls in the table below
+ 6 more controls in the table below
39 shortcuts
Edit 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find in File | ⌘F |
| Find in Workspace | ⌘⇧F |
| Comment Selection | ⌘/ |
| Find and Replace | ⌥⌘F |
| Find Next | ⌘G |
| Move Line Up | ⌥⌘[ |
| Move Line Down | ⌥⌘] |
| Shift Right (Indent) | ⌘] |
| Shift Left (Outdent) | ⌘[ |
Navigate 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Quickly | ⌘⇧O |
| Jump to Definition | ⌘⇧D |
| Go Back | ⌘⌃← |
| Go Forward | ⌘⌃→ |
| Reveal in Project Navigator | ⌘L |
| Jump to Counterpart | ⌘⌃↑ |
| Jump to Next Issue | ⌘' |
| Move Focus to Next Area | ⌥⌘K |
Build & Run 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Build | ⌘B |
| Run | ⌘R |
| Stop | ⌘. |
| Test | ⌘U |
| Clean | ⌘⇧K |
| Profile | ⌘I |
| Analyze | ⌘⌃B |
Debug 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Breakpoint at Current Line | ⌘\ |
| Step Over | F6 |
| Step Into | F7 |
| Deactivate Breakpoints | ⌘Y |
| Step Out | F8 |
| Clear Console | ⌘K |
Window 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show/Hide Navigator | ⌘0 |
| Show/Hide Debug Area | ⌘⇧Y |
| Standard Editor | ⌘↵ |
| Assistant Editor | ⌥⌘↵ |
| Developer Documentation | ⌥⌘QUESTION |
Editor 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show Completions | ⌃\ |
| Edit All in Scope | ⌘⌃E |
| Jump to Next Placeholder | ⌃/ |
| Quick Help for Selected Item | ⌘⌃⇧QUESTION |
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