Cheat sheet guide
RStudio shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 23 searchable RStudio keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Run code, Editing, Navigation, Find & Help, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Run current line / selectionCtrlEnter
- UndoCtrlZ
- Go to file / functionCtrl.
- FindCtrlF
- Run current chunkCtrlShiftEnter
- Source the fileCtrlShiftS
Run code
7 shortcuts
Run current line / selection
CtrlEnter
WindowsCtrlEntermacOS⌘EnterLinuxCtrlEnter
Ctrl+Enter · Cmd+Enter
Run current chunk
CtrlShiftEnter
WindowsCtrlShiftEntermacOS⌘⇧EnterLinuxCtrlShiftEnter
Ctrl+Shift+Enter · Cmd+Shift+Enter
Source with echo
CtrlShiftEnter
WindowsCtrlShiftEntermacOS⌘⇧EnterLinuxCtrlShiftEnter
Ctrl+Shift+Enter · Cmd+Shift+Enter
Restart R session
CtrlShiftF10
WindowsCtrlShiftF10macOS⌘⇧F10LinuxCtrlShiftF10
Ctrl+Shift+F10 · Cmd+Shift+F10
Editing
7 shortcuts
Comment / uncomment lines
CtrlShiftC
WindowsCtrlShiftCmacOS⌘⇧CLinuxCtrlShiftC
Ctrl+Shift+C · Cmd+Shift+C
Navigation
5 shortcutsFind & Help
4 shortcutsFrequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find RStudio shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as run current line / selection.
Can I print this RStudio shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Which operating systems are included for RStudio?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
