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To get started today, focus on memorizing just these three "high-yield" commands: Alt + F12 (Win/Linux) / ⌥ F12 (Mac) New Tab: Ctrl + Shift + T (Win/Linux) / ⌘ T (Mac) Close Active View: Shift + Esc (Win/Linux/Mac)

On some Linux window managers, Alt+F12 might conflict with system shortcuts. You can remap this in File > Settings > Keymap > Main Window > Tool Windows > Terminal .

This single shortcut is the foundational pillar of terminal efficiency in PhpStorm. Use it to toggle the terminal on and off without reaching for your mouse. phpstorm terminal shortcut top

The terminal saves your entire session (including tabs, names, and working directories) when you close the project. You can also split tabs to run multiple sessions side-by-side: right-click a tab and select Split Right or Split Down . For remote work, start an SSH session directly from the terminal toolbar.

The primary shortcut for opening the terminal, Alt + F12 on Windows/Linux or ⌘ + F12 on macOS, acts as a toggle. Pressing it once opens the terminal tool window, and pressing it again hides or closes it.

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: Press Alt + F12 (Windows/Linux) or ⌥ + F12 (macOS) again, or press Esc to return focus to the editor while keeping the terminal open.

This guide covers the top PhpStorm terminal shortcuts, configuration tweaks, and productivity tricks to help you work faster and smarter.

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In this article, we will reveal the single most important terminal shortcut in PhpStorm, followed by a ranked list of the top terminal shortcuts that will transform you from a casual user into a power user.

Right-click the entry and select to define your own.

The most fundamental shortcut allows you to quickly toggle the terminal tool window from anywhere inside your project. Windows / Linux Alt + F12 ⌥ F12 (Option + F12) Hide Active Window Shift + Esc ⇧ ⎋ (Shift + Escape) Maximize Terminal Window Ctrl + Shift + Quote (') ⌃ ⇧ ' (Control + Shift + ')

Instead of clicking through your open tabs, use these navigation combinations to cycle through your running processes seamlessly. Managing the Terminal Layout