Opens a search bar inside the terminal output.
Select , press your desired key combination, and click OK . 💡 Pro-Tip: Switching Between Editor and Terminal
You have three tabs:
(Note: Exact defaults for splitting can vary based on your specific Keymap preset. You can verify or set these under Settings > Keymap > Terminal). 4. Text Editing and Clipboard Operations
Use Ctrl+R . Ctrl+C will kill your running process (e.g., a Laravel development server). phpstorm terminal shortcut top
Which you are running (Windows, macOS, or Linux)?
Master these shortcuts, and you’ll stop context-switching between keyboard and mouse. The PHPStorm terminal becomes an extension of your editing flow, not a separate tool you tolerate. Start with Alt + F12 today, and build muscle memory from there. Opens a search bar inside the terminal output
Clears your terminal buffer screen of visual clutter without resetting your environmental variables or history. 🔧 How to Customize Your Terminal Shortcuts
The solution is mastering the list. The right shortcuts keep your hands on the keyboard and your brain in the code. You can verify or set these under Settings
But here is the hard truth: clicking the terminal tab with your mouse breaks your flow. It costs you milliseconds each time, but those milliseconds add up to minutes, and those minutes kill your cognitive momentum.