How to assign keyboard shortcuts

A keyboard shortcut is a combination of keys aimed to perform a specific task. With keyboard shortcuts, you can increase productivity, accomplish database operations faster and efficiently manage multiple tasks while minimizing the usage of the mouse. The dbForge tool allows you to configure individual keyboard shortcuts for many commands to suit your needs and work style.

To assign a keyboard shortcut

1. Go to the Tools menu and select Options.

2. In the Options dialog that opens, switch to Environment > Keyboard and do the following:

  • In the Show commands containing field, type the name of the command to which you want to assign a keyboard shortcut. It will be highlighted in the list of available commands. The shortcut combination for the selected command will be displayed in the Shortcuts for selected command field if it exists.

To view a full list of available commands, click Show Table.

  • In the Use new shortcut in field, select the tool functionality to which you want the shortcut to be applied, then select a new shortcut keys combination, and click Assign.

Assign a new shortcut to the command

Note

To delete a keyboard shortcut, select it in the Shortcuts for selected command field and click Remove.

If you try to assign a shortcut combination set to another command, it will be displayed in the Shortcut currently used by field.

To restore the default keyboard shortcut settings, click Reset.

3. To save the changes, click OK.