Getting to know shortcuts for any application we use regularly is a good idea. Leaving your hands on the keyboard instead of reaching for the mouse will increase your productivity. To get a compact overview of the shortcuts in NetBeans we go to Help | Keyboard Shortcuts Card. NetBeans opens a PDF file with a list of shortcuts and code templates:
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