Cheat sheet guide
Apache NetBeans shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 28 searchable Apache NetBeans keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Editing, Navigation, Refactor & Search, Run & Debug, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Code completionCtrlSpace
- Go to typeCtrlO
- RenameCtrlR
- Run projectF6
- Show suggestions (hint)AltEnter
- Comment / uncommentCtrl/
Editing
10 shortcuts
Code completion
CtrlSpace
WinCtrlSpaceMac⌃SpaceLinuxCtrlSpace
Show suggestions (hint)
AltEnter
WinAltEnterMac⌥EnterLinuxAltEnter
Comment / uncomment
Ctrl/
WinCtrl/Mac⌘/LinuxCtrl/
Format code
AltShiftF
WinAltShiftFMac⌥⇧FLinuxAltShiftF
Fix imports
CtrlShiftI
WinCtrlShiftIMac⌘⇧ILinuxCtrlShiftI
Duplicate line up
CtrlShiftUp
WinCtrlShiftUpMac⌘⇧UpLinuxCtrlShiftUp
Duplicate line down
CtrlShiftDown
WinCtrlShiftDownMac⌘⇧DownLinuxCtrlShiftDown
Move line up
AltShiftUp
WinAltShiftUpMac⌥⇧UpLinuxAltShiftUp
Move line down
AltShiftDown
WinAltShiftDownMac⌥⇧DownLinuxAltShiftDown
Delete line
CtrlE
WinCtrlEMac⌘ELinuxCtrlE
Navigation
6 shortcuts
Go to type
CtrlO
WinCtrlOMac⌘OLinuxCtrlO
Go to file
AltShiftO
WinAltShiftOMac⌥⇧OLinuxAltShiftO
Go to symbol
CtrlAltShiftO
WinCtrlAltShiftOMac⌘⌥⇧OLinuxCtrlAltShiftO
Go to declaration
CtrlB
WinCtrlBMac⌘BLinuxCtrlB
Go to line
CtrlG
WinCtrlGMac⌘GLinuxCtrlG
Open type hierarchy
CtrlShiftF6
WinCtrlShiftF6Mac⌘⇧F6LinuxCtrlShiftF6
Refactor & Search
5 shortcuts
Rename
CtrlR
WinCtrlRMac⌘RLinuxCtrlR
Find usages
AltF7
WinAltF7Mac⌥F7LinuxAltF7
Find
CtrlF
WinCtrlFMac⌘FLinuxCtrlF
Replace
CtrlH
WinCtrlHMac⌃HLinuxCtrlH
Find in projects
CtrlShiftF
WinCtrlShiftFMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrlShiftF
Run & Debug
7 shortcuts
Run project
F6
WinF6MacF6LinuxF6
Run file
ShiftF6
WinShiftF6Mac⇧F6LinuxShiftF6
Debug project
CtrlF5
WinCtrlF5Mac⌘F5LinuxCtrlF5
Toggle breakpoint
CtrlF8
WinCtrlF8Mac⌘F8LinuxCtrlF8
Step over
F8
WinF8MacF8LinuxF8
Step into
F7
WinF7MacF7LinuxF7
Continue
F5
WinF5MacF5LinuxF5
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Apache NetBeans shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as code completion.
Can I print this Apache NetBeans 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 Apache NetBeans?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Code completion is Ctrl+Space on Windows and ⌃Space on macOS where available.
