Jump by Word Shortcut (⌥→ / Ctrl+→)
Move the cursor word by word: ⌥→ on Mac, Ctrl+→ on Windows. Here it is with jump to line start/end.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move cursor one word right | ⌥→ | Ctrl+→ | |
| Move cursor one word left | ⌥← | Ctrl+← | |
| Jump to start of line | ⌘← | Home | |
| Jump to end of line | ⌘→ | End |
Move faster than one letter
Hold Option and tap an arrow on the Mac (⌥→), or Ctrl and an arrow on Windows (Ctrl+→), to jump the cursor a whole word at a time instead of one character — the fastest way to move through a line without the mouse.
Jump to the edges of a line
To snap to the start or end of the line, use ⌘← / ⌘→ on the Mac or Home / End on Windows.
FAQ
What is the jump by word shortcut?
Press ⌥→ on the Mac or Ctrl+→ on Windows to move the cursor forward one word; use the left arrow to move back a word.
How do I jump to the start or end of a line?
Press ⌘← / ⌘→ on the Mac or Home / End on Windows.
How do I delete a whole word at once?
Press ⌥⌫ on the Mac or Ctrl+Backspace on Windows to delete the word before the cursor.