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I use Mathematica on a Mac. If I place the text cursor in the middle of some text/maths and press ALT $\rightarrow$ or ALT $\leftarrow$, the cursor moves forwards or backwards (respectively) one full "word", like it does on regular word processors. (Presumably there is a similar shortcut on Windows, perhaps CTRL $\rightarrow$ and CTRL $\leftarrow$.)

When working with really big expressions, sometimes finding the parenthesis or bracket matching the selected (highlighted) one and navigating to it is a pain. Is there a keyboard shortcut to do this?

Thanks for any help.

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  • $\begingroup$ Have you tried the menu item Edit | Check Balance or the equivalent keyboard short cut <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>B</kbd>? $\endgroup$
    – Carl Woll
    Feb 4, 2018 at 20:19
  • $\begingroup$ @CarlWoll That is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! :) Can you please add your solution as an answer so I can accept it? $\endgroup$
    – Rain
    Feb 4, 2018 at 20:42
  • $\begingroup$ @Rain Might find this of use: community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1855244?p_p_auth=nOt8yevW $\endgroup$
    – M.R.
    Jan 8, 2020 at 21:28

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I think you're looking for the menu item Edit | Check Balance or the equivalent keyboard short-cut Shift + Cmd + B.

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