Xcode Treasures

Faster File Navigation

So let’s turn our attention to the editor pane. Selecting any source file from the Project Navigator will fill the content pane with that file’s contents.

Navigating with the Jump Bar

You may think that using the Project Navigator to switch between files is the fastest way to move around, but that’s not always the case. There are other ways, particularly between related files, which can be faster. Notice at the top of the editor, there’s a strip of buttons and pop-up menus. This is the Jump Bar.

For now, let’s skip the first menu item, “Recent Items” (the four boxes), and move on to the more recognizable options, like the ...