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.
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AI Command
8 shortcuts
Open Command Palette
Ctrl+Shift+P
WinCtrl+Shift+PMac⌘⇧PLinuxCtrl+Shift+P
Invoke Command
Ctrl+I
WinCtrl+IMac⌘ILinuxCtrl+I
Invoke Command Alternate
Ctrl+Shift+I
WinCtrl+Shift+IMac⌘⇧ILinuxCtrl+Shift+I
Invoke Command Alternate Slash
Ctrl+\
WinCtrl+\Mac⌘\LinuxCtrl+\
Submit Command Prompt
Ctrl+Enter
WinCtrl+EnterMac⌘EnterLinuxCtrl+Enter
Accept Generated Change
Alt+A
WinAlt+AMac⌥ALinuxAlt+A
Reject Generated Change
Alt+R
WinAlt+RMac⌥RLinuxAlt+R
Follow Up On Generated Change
Alt+F
WinAlt+FMac⌥FLinuxAlt+F
Autocomplete
8 shortcuts
Accept Suggestion
Tab
WinTabMacTabLinuxTab
Cancel Suggestion
Esc
WinEscMacEscLinuxEsc
Accept Suggestion Word By Word
Ctrl+Right
WinCtrl+RightMac⌘RightLinuxCtrl+Right
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
Ctrl+I
WinCtrl+IMac⌘ILinuxCtrl+I
Submit Terminal Command Prompt
Ctrl+Enter
WinCtrl+EnterMac⌘EnterLinuxCtrl+Enter
Open Settings
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl+,
Open Advanced Settings
Ctrl+Shift+P
WinCtrl+Shift+PMac⌘⇧PLinuxCtrl+Shift+P
Focus Integrated Terminal
Ctrl+`
WinCtrl+`Mac⌃`LinuxCtrl+`
New Terminal
Ctrl+Shift+`
WinCtrl+Shift+`Mac⌃⇧`LinuxCtrl+Shift+`
Kill Terminal
Ctrl+Shift+W
WinCtrl+Shift+WMac⌘WLinuxCtrl+Shift+W
Clear Terminal
Ctrl+L
WinCtrl+LMac⌃LLinuxCtrl+L
Editor Basics
8 shortcuts
New File
Ctrl+N
WinCtrl+NMac⌘NLinuxCtrl+N
Open File
Ctrl+O
WinCtrl+OMac⌘OLinuxCtrl+O
Save File
Ctrl+S
WinCtrl+SMac⌘SLinuxCtrl+S
Search Files
Ctrl+P
WinCtrl+PMac⌘PLinuxCtrl+P
Find In File
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘FLinuxCtrl+F
Find In Workspace
Ctrl+Shift+F
WinCtrl+Shift+FMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrl+Shift+F
Toggle Terminal
Ctrl+`
WinCtrl+`Mac⌃`LinuxCtrl+`
Go To Symbol
Ctrl+Shift+O
WinCtrl+Shift+OMac⌘⇧OLinuxCtrl+Shift+O
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.
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