MySQL Shell editors use some of the editing features included in Visual Studio Code Command Palette. These features enable you to be highly productive when editing code blocks.
The default Command Palette displays the available commands based on your current context. To view the Visual Studio Code Command Palette, use F1.
| Command | Description and Keyboard Shortcut |
|---|---|
Command Palette |
To view the Command Palette, use the keyboard shortcut: F1. |
Issue Code Block |
To issue the code block, use the keyboard shortcut: Shift+Enter. |
Copy |
To copy the selected code block, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+C. |
Cut |
To cut the selected code block, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+X. |
Paste |
To paste the copied code block, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+V. |
Add Cursor Above |
To add a cursor above in MySQL Shell Consoles to enable mass-edit mode,
use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Alt+UpArrow. |
Add Cursor Below |
To add a cursor below in MySQL Shell Consoles to enable mass-edit mode,
use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Alt+DownArrow. |
Add Cursor to Line Ends |
To add a cursors to the end of the lines, use the keyboard shortcut: Shift+Alt+l. |
Undo Last Cursor Operation |
To undo the last cursor operation, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+U. |
Select All Occurrences of the Current Selection |
To select all occurrences of the current selection, use the keyboard
shortcut: Shift+Ctrl+l. |
Select All Occurrences of the Current Word |
To select all occurrences of the current word, use the keyboard
shortcut: Ctrl+F2. |
Expand Selection Area |
To expand an area of selection, use the keyboard shortcut: Shift+Alt+RightArrow. |
Decrease Selection Area |
To decrease an area of selection, use the keyboard shortcut: Shift+Alt+LeftArrow. |
Paste Copied Selection Above |
To paste a copied selection above, use the keyboard shortcut: Shift+Alt+UpArrow. |
Paste Copied Selection Below |
To paste a copied selection below, use the keyboard shortcut: Shift+Alt+DownArrow. |
Trigger Suggestion |
To trigger suggestions for the code block, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Space. Note
The suggestions displayed are not MySQL specific. |
Trim Trailing Whitespaces |
To trim trailing use whitespaces, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+K, then Ctrl+X. |
Find |
To find a string in the GUI Console, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+F. |
Replace |
To replace a string in the GUI Console, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+H. |
Select All Occurrences of the Find Match |
To select all occurrences of the Find match, use the
keyboard shortcut:Alt+Enter. |
Format Document |
To format the code block, use the keyboard shortcut: Alt+Shift+F. |
Delete Line |
To delete the current line in the code block, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+K. |
Insert Line Above |
To insert a line above the current line in the code block, use the
keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+Enter. |
Indent Line |
To indent a line, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+]. |
Outdent Line |
To outdent a line, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+[. |
Jump to the Matching Bracket |
To jump to the matching bracket in the code block, use the keyboard
shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+\. |
Go to the Beginning of the GUI Console |
To go to the beginning of the GUI Console, use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Home. |
Add a Comment Line |
To add a comment line or change a line to a comment line, use the
keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+K, then Ctrl+C. |
Remove a Comment Line |
To remove comment line or change a line from a comment, use the keyboard
shortcut: Ctrl+K, then Ctrl+U. |
The keyboard shortcuts can be customized by using Ctrl+K, then Ctrl+S.
Search for the keyboard shortcuts and add your custom keybindings
to the keybindings.json.