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Tech Tip: Keyboard shortcut to open context menu in application to go to design mode
PRODUCT: 4D | VERSION: 20 | PLATFORM: Mac & Win
Published On: January 13, 2025

When testing an application in development, there is a keyboard shortcut that can be used to quickly go back to design mode. Perform the following actions on the appropriate platform:

On Mac: option + Context-click

On Windows: ALT + SHIFT + Right-click

Then, a context menu should appear that looks like this:



Select "Go to Design Mode" to open the design environment.