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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