Xcode Keyboard Shortcuts — Mac Cheat Sheet

Xcode keyboard shortcuts.

Build, run, navigate and edit in Apple's IDE. Xcode is macOS-only, so everything uses the ⌘ key.

Build & run

Build⌘+B

Run⌘+R

Stop⌘+.

Clean build folder⌘+⇧+K

Run tests⌘+U

Build & analyze⌘+⇧+B

Profile in Instruments⌘+I

Navigate

Open Quickly⌘+⇧+O

Jump to definition⌃+⌘+J

Jump to line⌘+L

Find in file⌘+F

Find in project⌘+⇧+F

Show file in navigator⌘+⇧+J

Go back⌃+⌘+←

Go forward⌃+⌘+→

Edit

Comment selection⌘+/

Shift right (indent)⌘+]

Shift left⌘+[

Move line up⌥+⌘+[

Move line down⌥+⌘+]

Re-indent / format⌃+I

Show completions⌃+Space

Edit all in scope (rename)⌃+⌘+E

Navigators & panels

Show / hide navigator⌘+0

Show / hide inspectors⌘+⌥+0

Show / hide debug area⌘+⇧+Y

Project navigator⌘+1

Issue navigator⌘+5

Debug navigator⌘+7

Standard editor⌘+↵

Xcode is macOS-only, so every shortcut uses the ⌘ key. The left-hand navigators are reached by number — ⌘ + 1 through ⌘ + 9 — and ⌘ + 0 toggles the whole navigator pane.

The build-run-stop loop

Three keys carry most Xcode sessions: ⌘ + B to build, ⌘ + R to build and run, and ⌘ + . to stop. Add ⌘ + U to run your tests and ⌘ + Shift + K to clean the build folder when something stale needs clearing, and you've covered the daily cycle. Because Xcode rebuilds incrementally, leaning on ⌘ + R rather than the toolbar button keeps you in the editor and in flow.

Move through code and panels

Open Quickly (⌘ + Shift + O) is Xcode's fuzzy file-and-symbol jump — start typing a filename or function and press Return to land there. ⌃ + ⌘ + J jumps to a symbol's definition, and the back/forward pair (⌃ + ⌘ + ←/→) retraces your steps like a browser. The number keys manage the workspace: ⌘ + 0 hides the navigator to reclaim width, while ⌘ + Shift + Y toggles the debug console. These pair naturally with the Mac keyboard shortcuts underneath.

FAQ

What is Open Quickly in Xcode?

Press ⌘ + Shift + O and start typing a file name or symbol; Xcode filters as you type, and Return opens the match. It's the fastest way to move around a project without the navigator.

How do I stop a running app in Xcode?

Press ⌘ + . (Command + period) to stop the current run or build. ⌘ + R runs again.

Xcode keyboard shortcuts.

The build-run-stop loop

Move through code and panels

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