The default shortcut to open or toggle the tool window in PhpStorm is: Windows/Linux (Option + F12) Stack Overflow Essential Terminal Shortcuts
Let’s simulate a real PHP development session using only the shortcuts we have discussed. phpstorm terminal shortcut top
: Press Esc to jump back to your code without closing the terminal window. The default shortcut to open or toggle the
If Alt+F12 is taken (e.g., by your window manager), remap "Activate Terminal" to Ctrl+Backtick (the key above Tab). It is ergonomic and rarely used elsewhere. by your window manager)
This is where PHPStorm separates itself from a basic terminal.
