Xcode abbreviation for switching between help and IDE

Question

I am new to programming the Xcode IDE, Mac, and iOS. Means that I will change a lot between help and the editor. However, when using Cmd + Tab, I will not switch between help and IDE, but between other open applications.

Does anyone know a short jump to switch between IDE and help?

Answer 1

• OPT + Cmd + ? will lead to help in Xcode (the link will be mentioned if you go to the help section)

• use 1. in combination with Cmd + ' to scroll through all open projects / windows in Xcode.

You can look at this page: it links to all Xcode shortcuts and gestures.

Answer 2

By default, the shortcut for opening the Organizer is Cmd + Shift + 2 , which you can edit in the Xcode settings if you want.

There is also a shortcut that directly leads you to the Documentation tab: Cmd + Alt + ? .

In addition, you can set a shortcut for switching between the windows of the active application in "System Preferences" → "Keyboard" → "Hot Keys". The default is Cmd + < , but I prefer Alt + Tab .

Answer 3

Command - Option - Shift - / (aka Command - Option - ? ) Will open the documentation window.

In addition, you can switch between windows inside the application using Command - ` (works in any application). You can use this to easily switch between the project window and other open windows, including the documentation window.

Command - Tab Loops between applications, not windows.

Please note that the key combination for this menu command will be displayed in the menu along with the command (this is true for any application):

Answer 4

If you are on Mountain Lion (not sure if it works in earlier versions), you can also use 4-finger scroll (Control Control shortcut) if you want. After opening the Organizer (help), use 4 fingers and swipe up to open the mission control. At the top you will see virtual desktops. Drag the Organizer / help window onto the second desktop. Now you can click right or left with 4 fingers on your trackpad to switch between viewing the code and using. I know this sounds complicated, but as soon as you get used to it, it becomes second nature. But yes Cmd + ~ also good.