Shortcut Keys Useful with Server Explorer/Database Explorer
The following table lists shortcut key combinations that are particularly helpful when working with Server Explorer/Database Explorer.
Shortcuts
Command |
Menu |
Shortcut keys |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Server Explorer |
View |
CTRL + ALT + S or ALT + V, V |
Opens Server Explorer. |
Close |
Window |
SHIFT + ESC |
Closes Server Explorer. |
Refresh |
Window |
CTRL + R |
Refreshes Server Explorer when it is the active window. |
Add Database |
Tools |
ALT + T, D |
Opens the Data Link Properties dialog box. |
Add Server |
Tools |
ALT + T, S |
Opens the Add Server dialog box. |
Shortcut menu |
n/a |
CTRL + SHIFT + F10 |
Displays the shortcut menu for the selected data node. |
Auto-hide |
Window |
ALT + W, A |
Turns auto-hide of Server Explorer on and off. To enable Floating, Dockable, and Hide, turn Auto-hide off. |
Floating |
Window |
[Auto-hide off] ALT + W, F |
Opens Server Explorer in its own window. |
Dockable |
Window |
[Auto-hide off] ALT + W, K |
Lets you attach the Server Explorer window to frame. |
Hide |
Window |
[Auto-hide off] ALT + W, H |
Conceals Server Explorer. To cancel Hide, press CTRL + ALT + S or ALT + V + V. |
Next tab |
n/a |
CTRL + PAGE DOWN or ALT + TAB |
Selects the next tab in the Data Link Properties dialog box. |
Previous tab |
n/a |
CTRL + PAGE UP or ALT + SHIFT + TAB |
Selects the previous tab in the Data Link Properties dialog box. |