Keyboard shortcuts in Data load editor and Script
Last updated: 9/11/2026There are a number of keyboard shortcuts you can use to work effectively and easily on load scripts in Data load editor or Editor in Script.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+00 | Generates sample data. |
| Alt+1 | Shows the Output panel or hides it if it is visible. |
| Alt+2 | Shows the Variables panel or hides it if it is visible, if the debug tool is on. |
| Alt+3 | Shows the Breakpoints panel or hides it if it is visible, if the debug tool is on. |
| Alt+F5 | Shows the debug tools or hides them if they are visible. |
| Alt+F6 | Runs debugging if the debug tool is on. |
| Alt+F7 | Proceeds to the next step in the debugger if the debug tool is on. |
| Alt+F8 | Stops the debugger if the debug tool is on. |
| F2 |
Renames the selected symbol. Information note
You need to turn on Enable new code editor experience. See Working with the next-gen script editor. |
| F9 | Toggles insertion and removal of a debug breakpoint. |
| Alt+F10 | Shows the right panel or hides it if it is visible. |
| Ctrl+F2 |
Renames all occurrences of the selected symbol in the script section. Information note
You need to turn on Enable new code editor experience. See Working with the next-gen script editor. |
| Ctrl+F12 |
Goes to the definition or reference of the selected script element. Tip noteYou can also use Ctrl + click.
Information note
You need to turn on Enable new code editor experience. See Working with the next-gen script editor. |
| Ctrl+C | Copies the selected item to the clipboard. |
| Ctrl + D |
Selects all instances of the current symbol in the script section. Information note
You need to turn on Enable new code editor experience. See Working with the next-gen script editor. |
| Ctrl+F | Shows the Find search entry field or hides it if is open. |
| Ctrl+H | Opens online help in the context of the current selected function, while in the data load editor or the expression editor. |
| Ctrl+K | Toggles insertion and removal of a code comment line. |
| Ctrl+P | Prints the current view or active sheet/story |
| Ctrl+S | Saves changes. |
| Ctrl+V | Pastes the most-recently copied item from the clipboard. |
| Ctrl+X | Cuts the selected item and copies it to the clipboard. When using the Google Chrome browser: if the cursor is put in front of a row in the data load editor or in the expression editor, without selecting anything, the entire row is cut. |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo action. Repeat to undo earlier actions. |
| Ctrl + Shift + P |
Opens the Command Palette. Information note
You need to turn on Enable new code editor experience. See Working with the next-gen script editor. |
| Ctrl + / |
Comments or uncomments the selected lines. Information note
You need to turn on Enable new code editor experience. See Working with the next-gen script editor. |
| Alt+F12 |
Peeks at the definition of the selected script element. Information note
You need to turn on Enable new code editor experience. See Working with the next-gen script editor. |
| Alt+Insert | Inserts a new section in the script. |
| Alt+PgUp | Navigates to the previous section. |
| Alt+PgDn | Navigates to the next section. |
| Ctrl + Alt + arrow up/down |
Selects multiple vertically parallel lines at one time (multi-cursor). Information note
You need to turn on Enable new code editor experience. See Working with the next-gen script editor. |
| Alt + Shift + cursor drag |
Selects code from different lines at one time (multi-cursor). Information note
You need to turn on Enable new code editor experience. See Working with the next-gen script editor. |
| Ctrl+Shift+Enter/Return | Reloads data. |
| Ctrl+Shift+Space | Displays a tooltip. (Not supported in Qlik Sense Desktop) |
| Ctrl+Space | Automatically completes with the auto-text string. |
| Enter/Return in search field | Searches for the next instance of the search string. |
| Enter/Return in replace field | Replaces the selected instance of the search string. |
| Esc in search or replace field | Closes the Find search entry field. |
| Shift+Tab | Outdents a line in the script. |
| Tab | Indents a line in the script. |
Considerations
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This topic does not list all available keyboard shortcuts. For example, many other keyboard shortcuts are available for the embedded Command Palette in the script editor. See Command Palette.