Keyboard Shortcuts
Master DBView with keyboard shortcuts for faster workflows. All shortcuts use the standard macOS modifier keys.
Modifier Keys
CmdCommand key
ShiftShift key
CtrlControl key
OptOption key
Query Execution
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd+Enter | Execute current query |
Cmd+Shift+Enter | Execute selected text |
Cmd+Shift+F | Format SQL query |
Editor
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd+F | Find in editor |
Cmd+G | Find next |
Cmd+Shift+G | Find previous |
Cmd+H | Find and replace |
Cmd+Z | Undo |
Cmd+Shift+Z | Redo |
Cmd+D | Select word / next occurrence |
Cmd+/ | Toggle line comment |
Tabs & Navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd+T | New query tab |
Cmd+W | Close current tab |
Cmd+Shift+T | Reopen closed tab |
Cmd+1-9 | Switch to tab 1-9 |
Ctrl+Tab | Next tab |
Ctrl+Shift+Tab | Previous tab |
Sidebar & Panels
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd+B | Toggle sidebar |
Cmd+\ | Toggle schema explorer |
Cmd+J | Toggle results panel |
Application
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd+, | Open settings |
Cmd+S | Save query to SQL Book |
Cmd+N | New connection |
Cmd+Q | Quit DBView |
Results Grid
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd+C | Copy selected cells |
Cmd+A | Select all rows |
Cmd+E | Export results |
Arrow Keys | Navigate cells |
Pro Tips
- 1.Use Cmd + Enter to execute queries quickly without reaching for the mouse.
- 2.Select specific SQL text and press Cmd + Shift + Enter to execute only that portion.
- 3.Keep your queries readable with Cmd + Shift + F to auto-format your SQL.
- 4.Toggle the sidebar with Cmd + B to maximize your editor space.
