Debugging shortcuts

Last modified: March 2, 2023

The following shortcut key combinations can be used while debugging T-SQL database objects and SQL scripts.

Command Name	Shortcut Keys	Action	Where is used
Breakpoints	CTRL+Alt+B	Open the Breakpoints pane	Global
Call Stack	CTRL+Alt+C	Open the Call Stack pane	Global (when a debug session is started)
Watches	CTRL+Alt+W	Open the Watches pane	Global (when a debug session is started)
Delete All Breakpoints	CTRL+SHIFT+F9	Delete all breakpoints	Global (when debug session is started)
Toggle Breakpoint	F9	Enable or disable a breakpoint depending on its current state	SQL document or T-SQL Database Objects
Start/Continue	Alt+F5	Start/continue debugging	SQL document or T-SQL Database Objects
Stop Debugging	SHIFT+F5	Stop debugging	Global (when a debug session is started)
Restart	CTRL+SHIFT+F5	Restart debugging	Global (when a debug session is started)
Step Into	F11	Step into the next statement	SQL document, stored procedure, function, or Global when a debug session is started
Step Over	F10	Step over next statement	SQL document, stored procedure, function, or Global when a debug session is started
Step Out	SHIFT+F11	Step out of a stored procedure, function, or trigger	Global (when a debug session is started)