Using SQL Server Profiler Keyboard Shortcuts

The following table shows the keyboard shortcuts available in SQL Server Profiler.

Shortcut

Description

CTRL+N

Opens a new trace.

CTRL+0

Opens a trace file.

CTRL+F4

Closes a trace window.

CTRL+S

Saves a trace.

CTRL+C

Copies a selection.

CTRL+F

Brings up the Find dialog box.

F3

Finds the next occurrence of the item specified in the Find dialog box.

SHIFT+F3

Finds the previous occurrence of the item specified in the Find dialog box.

CTRL+G

Goes to a specific line in a trace.

CTRL+F2

Inserts a bookmark into the open trace.

F2

Moves to the next bookmark in an open trace.

CTRL+SHIFT+DELETE

Clears a trace window. Note that this action cannot be undone.

CTRL+V

Aggregated view.

CTRL+E

Grouped view.

+

Expands a trace grouping.

-

Collapses a trace grouping.

F10

Steps through a replayed trace.

F5

Starts a replay.

CTRL+F10

Runs to cursor.

SHIFT+F5

Stops a replay.

F9

Toggles a breakpoint.

ALT+F7

Opens the Replay Configuration dialog box.

SHIFT+F6

Switches to another pane.

ALT+DELETE

Deletes a trace.

F1

Displays available Help.