How to Use Cursor for Web Development: Beginner Guide
Getting Started: Cursor is a VS Code fork with AI built in. If you know VS Code, you already know 90% of Cursor.
Cursor Setup in 5 Minutes
- Download from cursor.com (free tier available)
- Import VS Code settings (File → Import)
- Open your project folder
- Try Cmd+K on a file to start inline editing
- Try Cmd+L to open the AI chat panel
Essential Cursor Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd/Ctrl + K | AI inline edit (select code first) |
| Cmd/Ctrl + L | Open AI chat |
| Tab | Accept AI suggestion |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + I | Open Composer (multi-file) |
| @ + filename | Reference file in chat |
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