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Shortcut Superpowers: The Commands You'll Wish You Knew Last Week

Imagine getting your work done faster without using your mouse much. Sounds good, right? These shortcuts will save you time and effort, and you'll feel like a pro. Whether you use Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, or even Emacs and Vim, this guide has got you covered.

Why Shortcuts? Here's the Deal

Shortcuts are like cheat codes for your daily work. They're not just for experts; they make things so much easier. Instead of clicking five times, why not use one shortcut like "Cmd + Shift + P" to open the command palette? After this, you'll wonder how you ever managed without them.

Editor-Specific Gems

Here are the shortcuts for some popular editors. Find your editor and get started:

Visual Studio Code

Sublime Text

JetBrains IDEs

(And don't worry, I've got the full 250+ shortcut library linked at the end!)

Hidden Power Moves

Shortcuts that work everywhere or just make your life easier:

  • Cmd + Z: Undo mistakes like magic.

  • Ctrl + Shift + N: Open a new private window fast.

  • Alt + F4: Close windows without reaching for the mouse.

Master Any Editor

No matter what editor you're using, shortcuts give you an edge. Most editors even let you create your own shortcuts. It's like building your own tools to work faster and smarter.

Ready to Become a Shortcut Sensei?

If you're excited to learn more, check out the full list of shortcuts here. There are over 250+ commands to explore. Your future self will thank you!

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