Cheat sheet guide
Postman shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 30 searchable Postman keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Requests, Navigation, Editing, App, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
Requests
10 shortcuts
Send request
Ctrl+Enter
WinCtrl+EnterMac⌘EnterLinuxCtrl+Enter
Send and download
Ctrl+Alt+Enter
WinCtrl+Alt+EnterMac⌘⌥EnterLinuxCtrl+Alt+Enter
Save request
Ctrl+S
WinCtrl+SMac⌘SLinuxCtrl+S
Save as
Ctrl+Shift+S
WinCtrl+Shift+SMac⌘⇧SLinuxCtrl+Shift+S
New request
Ctrl+Alt+N
WinCtrl+Alt+NMac⌘⌥NLinuxCtrl+Alt+N
New tab
Ctrl+T
WinCtrl+TMac⌘TLinuxCtrl+T
Close tab
Ctrl+W
WinCtrl+WMac⌘WLinuxCtrl+W
Next tab
Ctrl+Tab
WinCtrl+TabMac⌃TabLinuxCtrl+Tab
Previous tab
Ctrl+Shift+Tab
WinCtrl+Shift+TabMac⌃⇧TabLinuxCtrl+Shift+Tab
Force close tab
Ctrl+Alt+W
WinCtrl+Alt+WMac⌘⌥WLinuxCtrl+Alt+W
Navigation
6 shortcuts
Quick search / open
Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+KMac⌘KLinuxCtrl+K
Go to Collections
Ctrl+Shift+C
WinCtrl+Shift+CMac⌘⇧CLinuxCtrl+Shift+C
Go to Environments
Ctrl+Shift+E
WinCtrl+Shift+EMac⌘⇧ELinuxCtrl+Shift+E
Go to History
Ctrl+Shift+H
WinCtrl+Shift+HMac⌘⇧HLinuxCtrl+Shift+H
Toggle sidebar
Ctrl+\
WinCtrl+\Mac⌘\LinuxCtrl+\
Expand / collapse sidebar item
Left/Right
WinLeft/RightMacLeft/RightLinuxLeft/Right
Editing
8 shortcuts
Find in editor
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘FLinuxCtrl+F
Replace in editor
Ctrl+H
WinCtrl+HMac⌘HLinuxCtrl+H
Select all
Ctrl+A
WinCtrl+AMac⌘ALinuxCtrl+A
Copy
Ctrl+C
WinCtrl+CMac⌘CLinuxCtrl+C
Paste
Ctrl+V
WinCtrl+VMac⌘VLinuxCtrl+V
Undo
Ctrl+Z
WinCtrl+ZMac⌘ZLinuxCtrl+Z
Redo
Ctrl+Y
WinCtrl+YMac⌘YLinuxCtrl+Y
Beautify / format body
Ctrl+B
WinCtrl+BMac⌘BLinuxCtrl+B
App
6 shortcuts
New window
Ctrl+Shift+N
WinCtrl+Shift+NMac⌘⇧NLinuxCtrl+Shift+N
Toggle dev console
Ctrl+Alt+C
WinCtrl+Alt+CMac⌘⌥CLinuxCtrl+Alt+C
Zoom in
Ctrl+=
WinCtrl+=Mac⌘=LinuxCtrl+=
Zoom out
Ctrl+-
WinCtrl+-Mac⌘-LinuxCtrl+-
Reset zoom
Ctrl+0
WinCtrl+0Mac⌘0LinuxCtrl+0
Settings
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl+,
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Postman shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as send request.
Can I print this Postman 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 Postman?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Send request is Ctrl+Enter on Windows and ⌘Enter on macOS where available.
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