Code window general use keys
Use these key combinations in the Code window.
| Press | To |
|---|---|
| F1 | Get context-sensitive Help on functions, statements, methods, properties, or events. |
| F2 | Display the Object Browser. |
| F9 | Set or remove a breakpoint. |
| CTRL+SHIFT+F9 | Clear all breakpoints. |
| F5 | Run a Sub/UserForm or macro. |
| F8 | Execute code one line at a time (single step). |
| SHIFT+F8 | Execute code one procedure at a time (procedure step). |
| CTRL+BREAK | Stop running a Visual Basic application. |
| HOME | Move the cursor to the beginning of text in a line. |
| END | Move the cursor to the end of text in a line. |
| Double-click on the split bar | Delete the split bar. |
| SHIFT+F10 | View shortcut menu. |
| ALT+F5 | Runs the error handler code or returns the error to the calling procedure. Does not affect the setting for error trapping on the General tab of the Options dialog box. |
| ALT+F8 | Steps into the error handler or returns the error to the calling procedure. Does not affect the setting for error trapping on the General tab of the Options dialog box. |
| CTRL+J | Turn on ListProperties/Methods. |
| CTRL+SHIFT+J | Turn on List Constants. |
| CTRL+I | Turn on Quick Info. |
| CTRL+SHIFT+I | Turn on Parameter Info. |
| CTRL+SPACEBAR | Turn on Complete Word. |
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