Keyboard Shortcut Reference
Look up documented default shortcuts for Visual Studio Code, Google Chrome and Bash with GNU Readline. Choose macOS, Windows or Linux, then search by a localized action name or by the keys themselves.
How to use this reference
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Choose a reference
Select VS Code, Chrome, or Bash with GNU Readline.
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Choose the platform
macOS, Windows and Linux are separate because some default bindings differ.
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Search and verify
Search an action or key combination, then check the context note before relying on it.
What this reference covers
- Visual Studio Code defaults for a standard US keyboard layout, with separate macOS, Windows and Linux values.
- Google Chrome desktop defaults for tabs, pages and DevTools.
- GNU Readline defaults in Emacs editing mode, commonly used by interactive Bash.
Context matters
VS Code extensions and custom keybindings can replace a default. Chrome shortcuts can conflict with operating-system or accessibility shortcuts. In Readline, Meta is usually Alt; on macOS it works as Option only when the terminal sends Option as Meta. Vi editing mode and custom .inputrc bindings are different.
Primary references
The entries were checked against the VS Code default keyboard shortcuts, Google Chrome keyboard shortcuts and the GNU Bash Readline manual. If a shortcut behaves differently, the app’s own keyboard settings are authoritative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. VS Code and GNU Readline support custom keybindings, while the operating system or managed Chrome policies can intercept some combinations. This reference intentionally shows documented defaults.
Confirm that Bash is using Readline in Emacs editing mode. Terminal profiles can change how Alt or Option sends Meta, and Vi mode or a custom .inputrc uses different bindings.
Keyboard layout, operating-system shortcuts, accessibility settings, extensions and app preferences can override a default. Check the app settings for the binding active on your device.
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