Learn DBeaver Shortcuts for Windows
SQL Editor Shortcuts
| Action |
DBeaver Shortcut keys |
| Execute current query (*) |
Ctrl + Enter |
| Execute the current query in a new tab |
Ctrl + \ |
| Execute current script (**) |
Alt + X |
| Execute selected SQL expression and print results |
Ctrl + Alt + ‘ |
| Explain the current query execution plan |
Ctrl + Shift + E |
| Execute queries of the current script simultaneously, showing results in separate tabs |
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + X |
| Switch active connection (for SQL script) |
Ctrl + 9 |
| SQL completion proposals popup |
Ctrl + Spacebar |
| SQL template proposals popup |
Ctrl + Alt + Spacebar |
| Format current script (**) using the current formatter |
Ctrl + Shift + F |
| Toggle single-line comment |
Ctrl + / |
| Toggle multi-line comment |
Ctrl + Shift + / |
| Jump to the previous query |
Alt + Up Arrow key |
| Jump to the next query |
Alt + Down Arrow key |
| Maximize editor panels |
Ctrl + 6 |
| Maximize results panels |
Alt + 6 |
| Minimize editor/results panels |
Ctrl + Shift + 6 |
| Switch editor/results panels |
Alt + 6 |
| Convert selected text into uppercase |
Ctrl + Shift + X |
| Convert selected text into lowercase |
Ctrl + Shift + Y |
Data Viewer Shortcuts
| Action |
DBeaver Shortcuts |
| Switch to record/grid mode |
Tab |
| Switch presentation (grid, plain text, JSON, etc.) |
Ctrl + ~ |
| Foreign keys navigation menu |
Ctrl + 1 |
| Navigate to the link in the active cell |
Alt + Spacebar |
| Navigate backward in history |
Alt + Left Arrow key |
| Navigate forward in history |
Alt + Right Arrow key |
| Toggle sorting by the current column |
Ctrl + 2 |
| Current column filters the menu |
F11 |
| Current column filter dictionary panel |
Ctrl + F11 |
| Toggle the right panels on |
F7 |
| Toggle the right panels off |
Ctrl + 7 |
| Refresh results (re-run query) |
F5 |
Data Editor Shortcuts
| Action |
DBeaver Shortcut keys |
| Activate inline editor |
Enter |
| Open value editor dialog or separate value editor (for LOB values) |
Shift + Enter |
| Delete row |
Delete |
| Add new row |
Alt + Insert |
| Copy current row |
Ctrl + Alt + Insert |
| Cancel changes in the current cell/row |
Esc |
Database Navigator Shortcuts
| Action |
DBeaver Shortcut keys |
| Rename the current element (if supported) |
F2 |
| Open the editor of the selected element(s) |
F4 |
| Refresh selected element(s) |
F5 |
| Delete selected element(s) (if supported) |
Delete |
| Add a bookmark on the selected element |
Ctrl + D |
| Show properties of the selected element |
Alt + Enter |
| Open SQL editor for current connection (***). Shows script selector popup |
F3 |
| Open a new SQL editor for the current connection (***). Always creates a new script |
Ctrl + F3 |
| Open the recent SQL editor for the current connection (***). Opens last modified script or creates a new script |
Ctrl + Enter |
Other DBeaver Shortcuts
| Action |
DBeaver Shortcut keys |
| Shows database tools context menu |
Alt + ~ |
| Switch active schema/catalog (available if SQL/database editor is open) |
Ctrl + 0 |
| Advanced copy. Works in different contexts and performs “smart copy” operation (usually with parameters) |
Ctrl + Shift + C |
| Advanced paste. Same as “smart copy” but for “paste” |
Ctrl + Shift + V |
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