The primary shortcut to toggle the built-in terminal in PhpStorm is (Windows/Linux) or ⌥ F12 (macOS) . This command opens the terminal window and places the focus on it immediately. Essential Terminal & Navigation Shortcuts
These core shortcuts form the foundation of terminal navigation in PHPStorm. Mastering these allows you to open, close, and manage your command-line interface instantly. Opening and Closing the Terminal Alt + F12 macOS: Option + F12 phpstorm terminal shortcut top