Postman Keyboard Shortcuts: The Complete Guide for API Testing
Master Postman with this comprehensive keyboard shortcuts guide. From building requests to managing collections, become a Postman power user.
Postman is the world's most popular API platform, used by millions of developers to design, test, and document APIs. Mastering keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow and help you focus on building great APIs rather than clicking through menus.
Request shortcuts
These shortcuts help you work with HTTP requests efficiently.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| New Request | ⌘ + N | Ctrl + N |
| New Tab | ⌘ + T | Ctrl + T |
| Close Tab | ⌘ + W | Ctrl + W |
| Force Close Tab | ⌘ + ⌥ + W | Ctrl + Alt + W |
| Duplicate Tab | ⌘ + D | Ctrl + D |
| Send Request | ⌘ + Enter | Ctrl + Enter |
| Send and Download | ⌘ + ⌥ + Enter | Ctrl + Alt + Enter |
| Save Request | ⌘ + S | Ctrl + S |
| Save As | ⌘ + ⇧ + S | Ctrl + Shift + S |
Pro tip: Use ⌘ + Enter to quickly send a request without reaching for the Send button—it's the shortcut you'll use most in Postman.
Tab navigation
Navigate between your open tabs and switch contexts quickly.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Next Tab | ⌘ + ⇧ + ] | Ctrl + Shift + ] |
| Previous Tab | ⌘ + ⇧ + [ | Ctrl + Shift + [ |
| Switch to Tab 1–8 | ⌘ + 1 – ⌘ + 8 | Ctrl + 1 – Ctrl + 8 |
| Switch to Last Tab | ⌘ + 9 | Ctrl + 9 |
| Reopen Closed Tab | ⌘ + ⇧ + T | Ctrl + Shift + T |
Search and navigation
Find anything in your workspace quickly.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Open Search | ⌘ + K | Ctrl + K |
| Search in Workspace | ⌘ + ⇧ + F | Ctrl + Shift + F |
| Go to Collection | ⌘ + ⌥ + C | Ctrl + Alt + C |
| Go to Environment | ⌘ + ⌥ + E | Ctrl + Alt + E |
| Jump to URL Bar | ⌘ + L | Ctrl + L |
Pro tip: The ⌘ + K command palette is incredibly powerful—use it to quickly navigate to collections, environments, requests, or execute commands without leaving your keyboard.
Request builder
Work efficiently when building and editing your requests.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle Params | ⌘ + ⇧ + P | Ctrl + Shift + P |
| Toggle Headers | ⌘ + ⇧ + H | Ctrl + Shift + H |
| Toggle Body | ⌘ + ⇧ + B | Ctrl + Shift + B |
| Beautify JSON | ⌘ + B | Ctrl + B |
| Comment Line | ⌘ + / | Ctrl + / |
Console and debugging
Debug your requests and view logs efficiently.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Open Console | ⌘ + ⌥ + C | Ctrl + Alt + C |
| Clear Console | ⌘ + K (in console) | Ctrl + K (in console) |
| Search in Console | ⌘ + F (in console) | Ctrl + F (in console) |
Collections
Manage your collections and organize your API requests.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| New Collection | ⌘ + ⇧ + N | Ctrl + Shift + N |
| Import | ⌘ + O | Ctrl + O |
| Export Collection | Right-click → Export | Right-click → Export |
| Run Collection | ⌘ + ⌥ + R | Ctrl + Alt + R |
Environments
Switch between environments and manage variables.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Manage Environments | ⌘ + ⌥ + E | Ctrl + Alt + E |
| Quick Look Variables | ⌘ + ⌥ + V | Ctrl + Alt + V |
| Select Environment | Use dropdown or ⌘ + K | Use dropdown or Ctrl + K |
Pro tip: Use the Quick Look Variables shortcut to instantly view all your environment and global variables without opening the environment manager.
Editor shortcuts
These shortcuts work in any text editor area within Postman (scripts, body, etc.).
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘ + Z | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo | ⌘ + ⇧ + Z | Ctrl + Shift + Z |
| Cut | ⌘ + X | Ctrl + X |
| Copy | ⌘ + C | Ctrl + C |
| Paste | ⌘ + V | Ctrl + V |
| Select All | ⌘ + A | Ctrl + A |
| Find | ⌘ + F | Ctrl + F |
| Find and Replace | ⌘ + ⇧ + F | Ctrl + Shift + F |
| Go to Line | ⌘ + G | Ctrl + G |
| Duplicate Line | ⌘ + ⇧ + D | Ctrl + Shift + D |
| Delete Line | ⌘ + ⇧ + K | Ctrl + Shift + K |
| Move Line Up | ⌥ + ↑ | Alt + ↑ |
| Move Line Down | ⌥ + ↓ | Alt + ↓ |
Scripts and testing
Work with pre-request scripts and tests.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle Pre-request Script | Via tabs | Via tabs |
| Toggle Tests | Via tabs | Via tabs |
| Run Tests | ⌘ + Enter | Ctrl + Enter |
| Format Code | ⌘ + B | Ctrl + B |
Application shortcuts
General application-level shortcuts.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Settings | ⌘ + , | Ctrl + , |
| New Window | ⌘ + ⇧ + N | Ctrl + Shift + N |
| Close Window | ⌘ + ⇧ + W | Ctrl + Shift + W |
| Toggle Sidebar | ⌘ + \ | Ctrl + \ |
| Zoom In | ⌘ + + | Ctrl + + |
| Zoom Out | ⌘ + - | Ctrl + - |
| Reset Zoom | ⌘ + 0 | Ctrl + 0 |
| Toggle Full Screen | ⌃ + ⌘ + F | F11 |
| Minimize | ⌘ + M | — |
| Quit Postman | ⌘ + Q | Alt + F4 |
Response handling
Work with API responses efficiently.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Copy Response | ⌘ + C (when focused) | Ctrl + C (when focused) |
| Search in Response | ⌘ + F | Ctrl + F |
| Toggle Word Wrap | Via response settings | Via response settings |
| Save Response | Via response actions | Via response actions |
Mock servers and monitors
Manage Postman's advanced features.
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Create Mock Server | Via collection menu | Via collection menu |
| Create Monitor | Via collection menu | Via collection menu |
| View Mock Calls | Via mock server details | Via mock server details |
Keyboard shortcuts viewer
Postman has a built-in keyboard shortcuts reference. Access it anytime:
| Action | Mac | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Show Keyboard Shortcuts | ⌘ + / | Ctrl + / |
This opens a comprehensive list of all available shortcuts directly in Postman.
Power user tips
Master the command palette
The ⌘ + K (Mac) or Ctrl + K (Windows/Linux) command palette is your gateway to everything in Postman. Use it to:
- Search across all collections and requests
- Switch environments quickly
- Navigate to any workspace
- Execute common actions
Create efficient workflows
- Use tabs wisely: Keep related requests in adjacent tabs and use
⌘ + 1through⌘ + 8for quick access - Leverage environments: Set up different environments (dev, staging, production) and switch with the command palette
- Save frequently: Use
⌘ + Soften to avoid losing work
Request building speed
- Press
⌘ + Lto jump to the URL bar instantly - Use
⌘ + Enterto send requests without clicking - Use
⌘ + Bto format JSON in the body editor
Show your shortcuts on screen
Creating API tutorials or presenting Postman to your team? KeyScreen displays your keystrokes beautifully on screen so your audience always knows what shortcuts you're using—perfect for professional-looking tutorials, live demos, and API workshops.