Inline Edit (Ctrl+K) in AI

From the Cursor cheat sheet · Essential Shortcuts · verified Jul 2026

Inline Edit (Ctrl+K)

Edit code directly with AI assistance

bash
# Inline editing
Ctrl+K         # Open inline edit input
Ctrl+Shift+K   # Toggle input focus/Add selection

# Quick actions
Alt+Enter      # Ask quick question about code
Ctrl+Shift+Enter  # Perform full file edits

# Controls
Enter          # Submit edit request
Ctrl+Shift+BackSpace  # Cancel edit
Tab            # Jump to next edit location
bash
// EXAMPLE: Refactoring with Inline Edit
1. Select function to refactor
2. Press Ctrl+K
3. Type: "Convert to async/await"
4. Press Enter
5. Review changes inline
6. Tab to jump between edits
💡 Ctrl+K is fastest for quick edits
⚡ Alt+Enter for instant code explanations
🔍 Full file edits for comprehensive changes
📌 Tab jumps between multiple edit locations
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