Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Mac keyboard shortcuts are essential for boosting productivity. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most common and useful ones, categorized for clarity:

Basic Actions:

1. Command-X: Cut
2. Command-C: Copy
3. Command-V: Paste
4. Command-Z: Undo
5. Shift-Command-Z: Redo
6. Command-A: Select All
7. Command-S: Save
8. Command-P: Print
9. Command-Q: Quit application
10. Command-W: Close window

Navigation and System:

1. Command-Tab: Switch applications
2. Command-Space bar: Spotlight search
3. Command-Comma (,): Open application preferences
4. Option-Command-Esc: Force Quit application
5. Control-Command-Space bar: Emoji and symbols viewer
6. Shift-Command-3: Screenshot of the entire screen
7. Shift-Command-4: Screenshot of a selected area
8. Command-F: Find
9. Command-G: Find Again

Finder Shortcuts:

1. Command-N: New Finder window
2. Shift-Command-N: New folder
3. Command-O: Open selected item
4. Command-Delete: Move to Trash
5. Shift-Command-Delete: Empty Trash

Browser (Safari) Shortcuts:

1. Command-T: New tab
2. Command-W: Close tab
3. Command-L: Highlight the address bar
4. Command-R: Refresh page

Key Modifier Keys:

1. Command (⌘): Used for many application-specific shortcuts.
2. Option (⌥): Often used for alternative functions.
3. Shift (⇧): Used to modify other keys, like selecting multiple items.
4. Control (⌃): Used for some system-level shortcuts and context menus.
5. Fn (Function): Used to access function keys (F1, F2, etc.) and sometimes other special functions.

Where to Find More:

     You can get a complete list of Mac Shortcuts at Mac keyboard shortcuts – Apple Support

By mastering these shortcuts, you can significantly streamline your workflow on a Mac.