App IDE keyboard shortcuts
Learn about built-in keyboard shortcuts for the App IDE.
Use Retool's built-in keyboard shortcuts to quickly perform certain actions or control the interface. You can also configure custom keyboard shortcuts on a per-app basis that can trigger queries, interact with components, and more.
Press ? to display a list of available shortcuts at any time. Built-in shortcuts are organized into groups that determine their function.
IDE
Keyboard shortcuts that control the App IDE.
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Mod k | Command Palette |
| ? | Keyboard shortcuts |
| Mod B | Toggle sidebar |
| Shift Mod A | Toggle add components |
| Shift Mod D | Toggle component tree |
| Shift Mod E | Toggle code |
| Shift Mod F | Toggle code search |
| Mod U | Toggle inspector |
| ctrl P | Pin and unpin sidebar |
| Mod . | Toggle all panels |
| Alt Mod Enter | Toggle preview mode |
| Shift Mod P | Toggle user mode |
| Mod S | Save |
| Mod Z | Undo |
| Shift Mod Z | Redo |
| Shift Mod K | Inspector search |
Canvas
Keyboard shortcuts that control the canvas.
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Mod | Show grid |
| Shift Mod G | Toggle grid |
Components
Keyboard shortcuts that control components.
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Mod / | Toggle hidden components |
| Mod + Click | Select multiple |
| Mod A | Select all |
| Mod + Click | Select without interacting |
| Mod C | Copy |
| Mod X | Cut |
| Mod V | Paste |
| Mod D | Duplicate |
| ↑ → ↓ ← | Move |
| Mod ↑ → ↓ ← | Resize |
| Alt Shift Mod R | Resize fixed containers to fit |
| DEL | Delete |
| ESC | Cancel drag or resize |
| ESC | Deselect |
Workspace customization
Keyboard shortcuts that customize the overall workspace.
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Shift Mod 1 | Canvas in full screen |
Code management
Keyboard shortcuts that manage code tabs.
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Shift Mod M | Minimize |
| Alt Mod W | Close query tab |
| Alt Mod T | Close all query tabs |
| Alt Mod S | Close saved query tabs |
Code
Keyboard shortcuts that assist in writing code.
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Alt Mod P | Preview |
| Mod Enter | Run |
| Shift Mod O | Toggle schema and output |
| Mod S | Save |
| Mod D | Duplicate |
| Shift Alt F | Format code |
| Mod \ | Open pop-out editor |
| ctrl Space | Show autocomplete |
| ctrl Alt V | Toggle vim mode |
| ctrl ` | Toggle debug tools |
| ctrl L | Clear console |
| ctrl L | Clear timeline |