The most common keyboard shortcuts in macOS

The most common keyboard shortcuts in macOS

macOS includes a variety of keyboard shortcuts that can help you perform tasks more efficiently. Here are some commonly used macOS keyboard shortcuts:

General Shortcuts:

1. Command (⌘) + C: Copy
2. Command (⌘) + X: Cut
3. Command (⌘) + V: Paste
4. Command (⌘) + Z: Undo
5. Command (⌘) + Shift + Z: Redo
6. Command (⌘) + A: Select All
7. Command (⌘) + F: Find
8. Command (⌘) + Space: Spotlight Search
9. Command (⌘) + Tab: Switch between open applications
10. Command (⌘) + `, (comma): Cycle through open windows in the active application
11. Command (⌘) + W: Close the active window
12. Command (⌘) + Q: Quit the active application
13. Command (⌘) + Option + Esc: Force Quit
14. Command (⌘) + H: Hide the active application
15. Command (⌘) + M: Minimize the active window

File and Folder Shortcuts:

1. Command (⌘) + N: New Finder window
2. Command (⌘) + O: Open a file or folder
3. Command (⌘) + S: Save
4. Command (⌘) + P: Print
5. Command (⌘) + W: Close a Finder window
6. Command (⌘) + I: Get Info for selected item
7. Command (⌘) + Delete: Move selected item to Trash

Text Editing Shortcuts:

1. Command (⌘) + B: Bold
2. Command (⌘) + I: Italic
3. Command (⌘) + U: Underline
4. Command (⌘) + T: Show Fonts
5. Option + Delete: Delete the word to the left of the cursor

Screenshot Shortcuts:

1. Command (⌘) + Shift + 3: Capture the entire screen
2. Command (⌘) + Shift + 4: Capture a selected portion of the screen
3. Command (⌘) + Shift + 4, then Spacebar: Capture a specific window

Mission Control and Spaces Shortcuts:

1. F3 (or Control + Up Arrow): Mission Control (Exposé)
2. Control + Left/Right Arrow: Switch between desktop spaces

System Preferences:

1. Command (⌘) + , (comma): Open System Preferences

Spotlight Shortcuts:

1. Command (⌘) + Space: Open Spotlight search

Safari Shortcuts:

1. Command (⌘) + T: Open a new tab
2. Command (⌘) + W: Close the active tab
3. Command (⌘) + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab

These are some of the most common keyboard shortcuts in macOS. Keep in mind that different applications may have their own unique shortcuts, and you can often customize shortcuts in macOS to suit your preferences. To view and customize keyboard shortcuts for a specific application, go to the "App Name" menu > Preferences > Keyboard.