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50 of the Most Handy Keyboard Shortcuts for MacOS [Safari Included]

2 min read November 20, 2020

If Apple really cared about the environment, why would they have a Trash Can instead of a Recycle Bin?

Sorry for starting off with that shamelessly copied internet joke. Beelining now for the topic, MacOS has a surplus number of keyboard shortcuts, only a few of which are habitually used. With this article, we have tried to assemble a few new shortcuts to draw your attention to their functionality, and the convenience they propose. Let us begin:



The Elementary Shortcuts

These are the most cardinal shortcuts people will ever use and, most probably, you are already familiar with them.

Command (⌘) + A → Highlight/Select all contents
Command (⌘) + C → Copy selected content
Command (⌘) + X → Cut selected content
Command (⌘) + V → Paste Selected Content
Command (⌘) + Z → Undo last action
Command (⌘) + Shift + Z → Redo last undone action

Desktop and Navigation Shortcuts

Navigation shortcuts can help you save enough time and energy if you are opening, closing or constantly sailing through multiple apps.

Command (⌘) + W → Close the front window
Command (⌘) + Option + W → Close all windows
Command (⌘) + M → Minimize the front window to the dock
Command (⌘) + Option + M → Minimize all windows to the dock
Command (⌘) + F3 → Hide/show all active window
Command (⌘) + Tab → Switch apps
Command (⌘) + Option + Esc → Force close application
Command (⌘) + N → Open new-window for the current app
Control + Up-arrow → Show mission control
Control + Down-arrow → Show application window

Power Menu Shortcuts

These are the instant power-shortcuts and do not offer any dialogue box for confirmation.

Command (⌘) + Control + Q → Lock desktop
Command (⌘) + Control + Power → Restart
Command (⌘) + Control + Option + Power → Shut Down

File-action & Finder Shortcuts

Have you ever wondered how easy would it be if we had a shortcut to create a new folder, or to rename a file?

Command (⌘) + Shift + N → Create a new folder
Command (⌘) + Control + N → Place selected files to a new folder
Click + Return → Rename
Command (⌘) + Click → Select multiple files
Space + Click → Quick lookup of selected content
Command (⌘) + Num (1-4) → Change icon-view

Screenshot Shortcuts

Take screenshots easily with these shortcuts.

Command (⌘) + Shift + 3 → Take a full screenshot of desktop
Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 → Take a partial screenshot of desktop
Control + [Above shortcut keys] → Capture and copy the screenshot to clipboard
Command (⌘) + Shift + 5 → Screenshot menu-bar

Miscellaneous Shortcuts

Increase your productivity and be a pro with these extra keyboard shortcuts on your Mac. They are certain to entertain your work speed.

Command (⌘) + Space → Invoke spotlight
Command (⌘) + Option + S → Trigger do-not-disturb mode
Command (⌘) + Option + D → Hide dock
Function + Side-arrows → Jump to top/bottom of the window
Option + Double Click → Open a folder in a separate window, closing the current window
Double-Click border (any side) → Extend border to the clicked side
Option + Delete → Delete last word
Command (⌘) + Drag → Arrange PiP anywhere
Command (⌘) + Control + D → Quick word lookup (dictionary)
Command (⌘) + Control + Space → Open emoji panel

Safari Shortcuts

As the name suggests…

Command (⌘) + Shift + \ → Show tab overview
Command (⌘) + Click → Open link in new tab
Command (⌘) + W → Close active tab
Option + Close button (x) → Close all tabs except for one
Command (⌘) + Shift + T → Reopen the last closed tab
Command (⌘) + T → New safari tab
Command (⌘) + N → New safari window
Command (⌘) + Shift + N → New safari private-window
Command (⌘) + Option + 2 → Show history
Command (⌘) + Option + L →Show Downloads
Command (⌘) + Option + E → Clear browser cache

Read: 30 of the Most Handy Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10

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