Coding directly in cPanel's file editor can be challenging, especially if you're used to a full-featured IDE or text editor with shortcuts and advanced functionality. However, there are still some ways to improve your productivity while working in cPanel's file editor. Here are some tips and potential shortcuts:

1. Use Browser Shortcuts

Since cPanel's file editor runs in your browser, you can leverage browser shortcuts to speed up your workflow:

Ctrl + S (Windows) / Cmd + S (Mac): Save the file.

Ctrl + F (Windows) / Cmd + F (Mac): Open the find tool to search within the file.

Ctrl + Z (Windows) / Cmd + Z (Mac): Undo changes.

Ctrl + Y (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + Z (Mac): Redo changes.

Ctrl + C (Windows) / Cmd + C (Mac): Copy selected text.

Ctrl + X (Windows) / Cmd + X (Mac): Cut selected text.

Ctrl + V (Windows) / Cmd + V (Mac): Paste text.

Ctrl + A (Windows) / Cmd + A (Mac): Select all text in the file.

2. Use cPanel Editor Features

While the cPanel file editor is basic, it does offer some features that can help:

Syntax Highlighting: Ensure the editor is set to recognize the file type (e.g., PHP, JavaScript, HTML) for better readability.

Line Numbers: Use line numbers to quickly navigate to specific parts of the code.

Search and Replace: Use the "Find" or "Find and Replace" feature to make bulk changes.

3. Use an External Editor with FTP

If cPanel's editor feels too limiting, consider using a local text editor or IDE with FTP/SFTP support. This way, you can edit files directly on the server without manually uploading/downloading them. Some popular options include:

VS Code with the SFTP extension: Edit files directly on the server.

Sublime Text with SFTP plugin: Sync files with the server.

Notepad++ with NppFTP plugin: Edit files remotely.

This approach gives you the power of a full-featured editor while still working directly on the server.