Eclipse: the best shortcuts

Eclipse Shortcuts help you quickly turn your ideas into code. We present the best key combinations to you in this practical tip.

Keyboard shortcuts for Java programming and more

You can program even faster in Eclipse if you know the correct keyboard shortcuts. We present the most helpful:

• To quickly create new projects, use [CTRL] + [N] to open the project wizard, or [CTRL] + [ALT] + [N] to select a class directly.
• The editor also has some shortcuts. With [F12] you jump directly into the editor window. To switch between several windows, use [CTRL] + [arrow up / arrow down].
• The shortcut [CTRL] + [Q] helps you to orient yourself in the editor. This jumps to the last position that was changed.
• When your source code is ready, use [CTRL] + [F11] to save it and then start it. With [F11] you call the debug function of Eclipse.
• Incidentally, you can edit your text in the editor as in other text editing programs. With [CTRL] + [C] you copy text and paste it again with [CTRL] + [V]. Press CTRL + A to select all of your text.

In our practical tips you will find even more tips about the Eclipse development environment. We give you tips for Java GUI programming and tell you how to switch Eclipse to German.