Cheat sheet guide
DBeaver shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 15 searchable DBeaver keyboard shortcuts across 3 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Execute SQL, Editing, Navigation & Find, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Execute SQL statementCtrlEnter
- Content assist (autocomplete)CtrlSpace
- Find / replaceCtrlF
- Execute SQL scriptAltX
- Execute statement in new tabCtrl\
- Execute script, each query in a new tabCtrlAltShiftX
Execute SQL
5 shortcuts
Execute SQL statement
CtrlEnter
WinCtrlEnterMac⌘EnterLinuxCtrlEnter
Execute SQL script
AltX
WinAltXMac⌥XLinuxAltX
Execute statement in new tab
Ctrl\
WinCtrl\Mac⌘\LinuxCtrl\
Execute script, each query in a new tab
CtrlAltShiftX
WinCtrlAltShiftXMac⌘⌥⇧XLinuxCtrlAltShiftX
Switch between queries
AltUpAltDown
WinAltUpAltDownMac⌥Up⌥DownLinuxAltUpAltDown
Editing
6 shortcuts
Content assist (autocomplete)
CtrlSpace
WinCtrlSpaceMac⌃SpaceLinuxCtrlSpace
Format SQL
CtrlShiftF
WinCtrlShiftFMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrlShiftF
Comment / uncomment line
Ctrl/
WinCtrl/Mac⌘/LinuxCtrl/
Duplicate line
CtrlAltDown
WinCtrlAltDownMac⌘⌥DownLinuxCtrlAltDown
Undo
CtrlZ
WinCtrlZMac⌘ZLinuxCtrlZ
Redo
CtrlY
WinCtrlYMac⌘⇧ZLinuxCtrlY
Navigation & Find
4 shortcuts
Find / replace
CtrlF
WinCtrlFMac⌘FLinuxCtrlF
Go to line
CtrlL
WinCtrlLMac⌘LLinuxCtrlL
Open SQL editor
Ctrl]
WinCtrl]Mac⌘]LinuxCtrl]
Switch active database
Ctrl9
WinCtrl9Mac⌘9LinuxCtrl9
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find DBeaver shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as execute sql statement.
Can I print this DBeaver shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for DBeaver?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Execute SQL statement is Ctrl+Enter on Windows and ⌘Enter on macOS where available.
