---
title: Configuring GitHub Copilot in JetBrains
intro: 'You can enable, configure, and disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} in JetBrains.'
product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.copilot %}'
topics:
  - copilot
versions:
  versions:
  fpt: '*'
  ghec: '*'
---

## Keyboard shortcuts for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}

You can use the default keyboard shortcuts in JetBrains when using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}. Alternatively, you can rebind the shortcuts to your preferred keyboard shortcuts for each specific command. For more information on rebinding keyboard shortcuts in JetBrains, see the [JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/mastering-keyboard-shortcuts.html#choose-keymap) documentation.

| Action | Shortcut |
|:---|:---:|
|Accept an inline suggestion|`Tab`|
|Dimiss an inline suggestion|`Esc`|
|Show next inline suggestion|On macOS: `Option (⌥) or Alt`+`]`<br> On Windows: `Alt`+`]`|
|Show previous inline suggestion|On macOS: `Option (⌥) or Alt`+`[`<br> On Windows: `Alt`+`[`|
|Trigger inline suggestion|On macOS: `Option (⌥)`+`\`<br> On Windows: `Alt`+`\`|
|Open {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} (additional suggestions in separate pane)|On macOS: `Option (⌥) or Alt`+`Enter`<br> On Windows: `Alt`+`Enter` |

## Enabling and disabling {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}

You can enable or disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} from within JetBrains. The {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} status icon in the bottom panel of the JetBrains window indicates whether {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is enabled or disabled. When enabled, the icon is highlighted. When disabled, the icon is grayed out.

1. To enable or disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, click the status icon in the bottom panel of the JetBrains window.
   ![Status icon in JetBrains](/assets/images/help/copilot/status-icon-jetbrains.png)
2. If you are disabling {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you will be asked whether you want to disable it globally, or for the language of the file you are currently editing. To disable globally, click **Disable Completions**. Alternatively, click the button to disable completions for the language of the file you are currently editing.
   ![Disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} globally or for the current language](/assets/images/help/copilot/disable-copilot-global-or-langugage-jetbrains.png)

## Enabling and disabling {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for specific languages

You can specify which languages you want to enable or disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for within JetBrains.

1. In the **File** menu, click **Settings**.
1. Under **Languages & Frameworks**, click **{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**.
1. Under "Disabled languages", use the checkboxes to select the languages you want to disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for.