Cheat sheet guide
Windsurf shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Windsurf keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for AI Command, Autocomplete, Terminal Command, Editor Basics, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Open Command PaletteCtrlShiftP
- Accept SuggestionTab
- Open Terminal CommandCtrlI
- New FileCtrlN
- Invoke CommandCtrlI
- Invoke Command AlternateCtrlShiftI
AI Command
8 shortcuts
Open Command Palette
CtrlShiftP
WinCtrlShiftPMac⌘⇧PLinuxCtrlShiftP
Invoke Command
CtrlI
WinCtrlIMac⌘ILinuxCtrlI
Invoke Command Alternate
CtrlShiftI
WinCtrlShiftIMac⌘⇧ILinuxCtrlShiftI
Invoke Command Alternate Slash
Ctrl\
WinCtrl\Mac⌘\LinuxCtrl\
Submit Command Prompt
CtrlEnter
WinCtrlEnterMac⌘EnterLinuxCtrlEnter
Accept Generated Change
AltA
WinAltAMac⌥ALinuxAltA
Reject Generated Change
AltR
WinAltRMac⌥RLinuxAltR
Follow Up On Generated Change
AltF
WinAltFMac⌥FLinuxAltF
Autocomplete
8 shortcuts
Accept Suggestion
Tab
WinTabMacTabLinuxTab
Cancel Suggestion
Esc
WinEscMacEscLinuxEsc
Accept Suggestion Word By Word
CtrlRight
WinCtrlRightMac⌘RightLinuxCtrlRight
Accept Current Line
End
WinEndMac⌘RightLinuxEnd
Trigger Suggestion
Alt\
WinAlt\Mac⌥\LinuxAlt\
Next Suggestion
Alt]
WinAlt]Mac⌥]LinuxAlt]
Previous Suggestion
Alt[
WinAlt[Mac⌥[LinuxAlt[
Tab To Jump
Tab
WinTabMacTabLinuxTab
Terminal Command
8 shortcuts
Open Terminal Command
CtrlI
WinCtrlIMac⌘ILinuxCtrlI
Submit Terminal Command Prompt
CtrlEnter
WinCtrlEnterMac⌘EnterLinuxCtrlEnter
Open Settings
Ctrl,
WinCtrl,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl,
Open Advanced Settings
CtrlShiftP
WinCtrlShiftPMac⌘⇧PLinuxCtrlShiftP
Focus Integrated Terminal
Ctrl`
WinCtrl`Mac⌃`LinuxCtrl`
New Terminal
CtrlShift`
WinCtrlShift`Mac⌃⇧`LinuxCtrlShift`
Kill Terminal
CtrlShiftW
WinCtrlShiftWMac⌘WLinuxCtrlShiftW
Clear Terminal
CtrlL
WinCtrlLMac⌃LLinuxCtrlL
Editor Basics
8 shortcuts
New File
CtrlN
WinCtrlNMac⌘NLinuxCtrlN
Open File
CtrlO
WinCtrlOMac⌘OLinuxCtrlO
Save File
CtrlS
WinCtrlSMac⌘SLinuxCtrlS
Search Files
CtrlP
WinCtrlPMac⌘PLinuxCtrlP
Find In File
CtrlF
WinCtrlFMac⌘FLinuxCtrlF
Find In Workspace
CtrlShiftF
WinCtrlShiftFMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrlShiftF
Toggle Terminal
Ctrl`
WinCtrl`Mac⌃`LinuxCtrl`
Go To Symbol
CtrlShiftO
WinCtrlShiftOMac⌘⇧OLinuxCtrlShiftO
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Windsurf shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as open command palette.
Can I print this Windsurf 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 Windsurf?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Open Command Palette is Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows and ⌘⇧P on macOS where available.
