All Key Board Shortcuts and Hotkeys - Mac Version

 Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac You Should Know

Using a Mac becomes much faster once you start using keyboard shortcuts. Instead of moving your hand to the mouse every time, a few key combinations can save seconds on every task. Over time, those seconds add up.

In this post, we will look at the most useful Mac keyboard shortcuts for everyday users. These shortcuts work on most macOS versions and are helpful for beginners as well as advanced users.

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🔹 Common Editing Shortcuts

These shortcuts work in almost all apps like Safari, Chrome, Pages, Notes, and TextEdit.

Command + C

• Copy selected text or files

Command + X

• Cut selected text or files

Command + V

• Paste copied or cut content

Command + Z

• Undo last action

Command + Shift + Z

• Redo last undone action

Command + A

• Select all items

Command + F

• Find text within a document or webpage

🔹 File & Application Shortcuts

Command + N

• Open a new window or create a new file

Command + O

• Open an existing file

Command + S

• Save the current file

Command + P

• Print the current document

Command + W

• Close the current window or tab

Command + Q

• Quit the current application completely

🔹 macOS System Shortcuts

Command + Space

• Open Spotlight Search

Command + Option + Esc

• Force quit unresponsive applications

Control + Command + Power

• Restart Mac

Control + Shift + Power

• Put display to sleep

Command + Option + Power

• Put Mac to sleep

🔹 Screenshot Shortcuts on Mac

Command + Shift + 3

• Capture the entire screen

Command + Shift + 4

• Capture a selected portion of the screen

Command + Shift + 4 + Space

• Capture a specific window

Command + Shift + 5

• Open screenshot and screen recording toolbar

🔹 Browser & Tab Shortcuts

Command + T

• Open a new tab

Command + Tab

• Switch between open applications

Command + Shift + Tab

• Switch applications in reverse order

Command + R

• Refresh the current page

Command + L

• Highlight the address bar

🔹 Finder Shortcuts

Command + Shift + N

• Create a new folder

Command + Delete

• Move selected file to Trash

Command + Shift + Delete

• Empty Trash

Spacebar

• Quick Look preview of a file

Command + I

• Get information about a file or folder

🔹 Text Formatting Shortcuts

Command + B

• Bold text

Command + I

• Italic text

Command + U

• Underline text

Command + Plus (+)

• Zoom in

Command + Minus (-)

• Zoom out

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Pro Tip for Mac Users

Try learning just 3 to 5 shortcuts first and use them daily. Once they become muscle memory, add more shortcuts to your routine. This habit can drastically improve your productivity on macOS.

Keyboard shortcuts make Mac usage smoother, faster, and more efficient. Whether you are a student, professional, or casual user, mastering these shortcuts will save time and reduce unnecessary clicks.

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You can read more about Windows keyboard shortcuts here.