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If Alt + F12 or Option + F12 feels awkward or conflicts with system-level global hotkeys (especially common on Linux distributions or macOS Mission Control), you can easily map it to a custom key binding. Open the IDE settings:

Once you've finished typing a command, you likely want to get back to coding without closing the terminal entirely.

Here is a quick overview of the most essential shortcuts for Windows/Linux and macOS.

When a test output or a stack trace is hundreds of lines long, these shortcuts let you scroll through the terminal buffer without touching your mouse scroll wheel. How to Customize Terminal Shortcuts in PHPStorm phpstorm terminal shortcut top

If you would like to streamline your development environment further, let me know: Which you are using What Shell you prefer (Bash, Zsh, PowerShell, or Oh My Zsh)

PhpStorm is notorious for keymap conflicts (especially on Linux). If the shortcuts above don't work, you may need to remap them.

If the default PHPStorm terminal shortcuts conflict with your operating system or your personal muscle memory, you can easily change them. If Alt + F12 or Option + F12

If you want to quickly run an isolated command without manually expanding the terminal drawer, double-tap the Ctrl key (or ⌥ Option key on macOS) to invoke the window. Type your CLI command (like composer update or php artisan migrate ) and hit enter. PHPStorm will execute it seamlessly. Smart Command Execution

Mastering the built-in terminal in PhpStorm is one of the fastest ways to supercharge your development workflow. Instead of constantly switching between your IDE and an external terminal application, you can execute Git commands, run Docker containers, manage Composer dependencies, and trigger build scripts without your hands ever leaving the keyboard.

Instantly snaps your cursor to the absolute start or end of your current command line. Clear the Screen Windows / Linux / macOS: Ctrl + L When a test output or a stack trace

: Press Ctrl + Space to manually trigger the completion popup for subcommands and arguments. How to Move the Terminal to the Top

: Ctrl + Shift + T (while the terminal is focused). Close Current Tab : Ctrl + Shift + W . Navigation Within the Terminal

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 + ')

You can also enable in the terminal settings to see the most relevant command suggestions at the top of your list. Terminal | PhpStorm Documentation - JetBrains