iOS - Shortcut for jumping to definition in Xcode 9?

Question

In previous Xcode version , I could jump to definition with simple Cmd + click on that method/variable . But in Xcode 9, I feel uncomfortable to jump to definition .

Does anyone has a better solution for jumping to definition in Xcode 9 ?

I am tired of selecting options from dropdown list.

Great Question!!! – Ariel Antonio Fundora Dec 01 '17 at 23:16 — Ariel Antonio Fundora, Dec 01 '17 at 23:16

score 173 · Accepted Answer · edited Jul 16 '17 at 22:32

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Ashish and Ghulam's answers were great but it still kinda bugged me that things had changed and I couldn't jump to definition as before. Then I found this...

Xcode9Beta2-Preferences->Navigation->Command-click on Code:->Jump To Definition:

Xcode9Beta2-Preferences->Navigation->Command-click on Code:->Jump To Definition

edited Jul 16 '17 at 22:32

iehrlich

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answered Jul 16 '17 at 16:02

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This answer is good. I changed it to the old way. I have been using CMD+Left Click for decades. – Joe Huang Sep 20 '17 at 08:06
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Also, keep in mind that `right mouse click` is identical to `control+click`, so now you can `select code structure` (show context menu) by pressing `cmd + right mouse click`. – DanSkeel Oct 31 '17 at 12:22
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And to go back to where you came from: ctrl-cmd-left arrow – Yohst Feb 02 '18 at 19:50

Ghulam Rasool · Answer 2 · 2017-09-21T12:08:06.380

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Solution 1:

Go to Xcode menu
Click on Preferences
Select Navigation Tab from Top
Select Command-click on Code
Change to "Jumps to Definition"

Solution 2: Use

Ctrl + ⌘ + Left click

edited Sep 21 '17 at 12:08

answered Jul 05 '17 at 10:25

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dip · Answer 3 · 2017-09-22T10:42:53.173

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There is short cut displayed on drop down menu, just use-

1. Control, Command and left mouse button

OR

2. Command plus Right Mouse Click

instead of command left mouse button.

edited Sep 22 '17 at 10:42

answered Jun 12 '17 at 11:10

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Command-right-click seems to be what I wanted. It's dumb that they changed it -- I never want any of the stuff in the popup menu. – David S. Sep 26 '17 at 14:55
My issue with command+control+left click is that it's extremely inconvenient for a left-handed person, since control is only on the left side of the MBP keyboard. In such light, it seems not well thought-out to make this the default after so long. – particleman Oct 01 '17 at 23:40

score 20 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 26 '17 at 12:42

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In Xcode 9 Beta, you can go definition by Cmd + Right Click

answered Jul 26 '17 at 12:42

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score 7 · Answer 5 · answered Jun 12 '17 at 10:54

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Standard hot key for jump to definition is ctrl+cmd+j. Set cursor to the class/method you are interested in and press this buttons to switch to declaration. Also you can try to press ctrl+opt+cmd+j. In this case definition will be opened in assistant editor

answered Jun 12 '17 at 10:54

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i'd say that should be the accepted answer - why take your hands off the keyboard? :) – Antek Apr 06 '18 at 10:05

score 6 · Answer 6 · answered Mar 01 '18 at 09:01

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If dont like to use mouse click(I certainly don't like) you could use

Command + Ctrl + J

answered Mar 01 '18 at 09:01

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score 5 · Answer 7 · answered Aug 16 '17 at 13:05

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In Xcode 9 both of these work:

⌘ + Right Click

OR

⌘⌃ + Click

answered Aug 16 '17 at 13:05

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vadian · Answer 8 · 2017-06-12T11:00:55.727

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When I ⌘-click on a symbol in Xcode 9 I see

That means you have to ⌃⌘-click on the symbol to skip the popup.

Nevertheless there is even a keyboard shortcut:

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score 4 · Answer 9 · answered Jun 13 '17 at 08:31

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I don't know how Cmd + Option + Left Click worked for you guys, but the shortcut (at least for me) was Cmd + Ctrl + Left Click. I've tried on both Apple keyboard and MacBook keyboard and this is the one that did it.

answered Jun 13 '17 at 08:31

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score 2 · Answer 10 · answered Jun 14 '17 at 11:34

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In Xcode 9 Beta, it has been changed to Cmd + Ctrl + Left Click.

answered Jun 14 '17 at 11:34

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Krunal · Answer 11 · 2017-08-17T09:36:16.923

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Solution to your question: Ctrl + ⌘ + Left click

Xcode >> Preference >> Key Bindings >> Here is list of all short cuts of Xcode.

edited Aug 17 '17 at 09:36

answered Aug 16 '17 at 13:35

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Take a look at the answer from user8315745, not this one. – Joe Huang Sep 20 '17 at 08:07

score 0 · Answer 12 · answered Mar 23 '18 at 23:46

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Deleting everything under the Derived data and re-opening Xcode fixed everything for me.

answered Mar 23 '18 at 23:46

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