Complete PHPStorm keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 6 shortcuts across 1 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
PHPStorm is a popular development tool used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 6 PHPStorm shortcuts across 1 categories: Editing. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Shift + Shift | Search everywhere |
| Ctrl + Shift + A | Find action |
| Alt + Enter | Quick fix |
| Ctrl + B | Go to definition |
| Ctrl + / | Toggle comment |
| Ctrl + D | Duplicate line |
The most essential PHPStorm shortcuts are: Shift + Shift (Search everywhere), Ctrl + Shift + A (Find action), Alt + Enter (Quick fix). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.
PHPStorm has 6 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
Simply press the key combination while PHPStorm is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.
The PHPStorm shortcut for search everywhere is Shift + Shift.
Start with the essentials: Learn Shift + Shift (Search everywhere) and Ctrl + Shift + A (Find action) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the Editing category first.
Developer tip: Multi-cursor editing and code navigation shortcuts save the most time. Learn them before anything else.