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Visual Studio Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Visual Studio shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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All Visual Studio keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 50 Visual Studio keyboard shortcuts for Windows, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
Editing 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Comment Selection | CtrlKthenCtrlC |
| Format Document | CtrlKthenCtrlD |
| Quick Actions and Refactorings | Ctrl. |
| Uncomment Selection | CtrlKthenCtrlU |
| Format Selection | CtrlKthenCtrlF |
| Move Line Up / Down | AltUP |
| Toggle Bookmark | CtrlKthenCtrlK |
Navigation 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Go To Definition | F12 |
| Find All References | ShiftF12 |
| Go To All | CtrlT |
| Peek Definition | AltF12 |
| Go To Line | CtrlG |
| Navigate Backward | Ctrl− |
| Navigate Forward | CtrlShift− |
| Go To Declaration | CtrlF12 |
| Go To Next Location | F8 |
Debug 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start Debugging | F5 |
| Step Over | F10 |
| Step Into | F11 |
| Toggle Breakpoint | F9 |
| Start Without Debugging | CtrlF5 |
| Stop Debugging | ShiftF5 |
| Step Out | ShiftF11 |
Window 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Solution Explorer | CtrlAltL |
| Error List | Ctrl\thenCtrlE |
| Output Window | CtrlAltO |
| Close Document Window | CtrlF4 |
| Next Tab | CtrlPgDn |
| Previous Tab | CtrlPgUp |
| Toolbox | CtrlAltX |
File 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | CtrlS |
| Save All | CtrlShiftS |
| Open File | CtrlO |
| New Project | CtrlShiftN |
| Open Project | CtrlShiftO |
Search 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Find | CtrlF |
| Find in Files | CtrlShiftF |
| Quick Replace | CtrlH |
| Replace in Files | CtrlShiftH |
| Search Visual Studio | CtrlQ |
IntelliSense 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Complete Word | CtrlSpace |
| List Members | CtrlJ |
| Parameter Info | CtrlShiftSpace |
| Quick Info | CtrlKthenCtrlI |
Refactor 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Rename | CtrlRthenCtrlR |
| Extract Method | CtrlRthenCtrlM |
Build 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Build Solution | CtrlShiftB |
| Compile | CtrlF7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Visual Studio shortcut?
- Visual Studio has 50 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
- Is this an official Visual Studio product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Visual Studio. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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