Apple Music HotKey Cheatsheet

2024 年 12 月 27 日

Apple Music provides a seamless music streaming experience across various platforms. To enhance user efficiency, Apple Music offers a wide array of keyboard shortcuts.

Apple Music MacOS Shortcut Keys

Playing Music

ShortcutAction
SpaceStart playing or pause the selected song
EnterPlay the currently selected song from the beginning
CmdOptRightMove forward within a song
CmdOptLeftMove backward within a song
Cmd.Stop playing the selected song
RightWhen a song is playing, play the next song in a list
LeftWhen a song is playing, play the previous song in a list
CmdLShow the currently playing song in the list
CmdOptUShow the Playing Next queue
OptRightListen to the next album in a list
OptLeftListen to the previous album in a list
CmdUpIncrease the volume
CmdDownDecrease the volume
CmdOptEOpen the equalizer
CmdShiftRightGo to the next chapter, if available
CmdShiftLeftGo to the previous chapter, if available
CmdUStream audio file at a specific URL to Music

Playlists

ShortcutAction
CmdNCreate a new playlist
CmdShiftNCreate a playlist from a selection of songs
CmdOptNCreate a new Smart Playlist
OptSpaceStart the Genius Shuffle
CmdRRefresh a Genius Playlist, when the playlist is selected
CmdDelDelete the selected playlist without confirmation
OptDelDelete the selected playlist and all songs it contains from your library
OptDelDelete the selected song from your library and all playlists

Window Options

ShortcutAction
CmdShiftMOpen the MiniPlayer
CmdShiftFOpen the Full Screen Player
CmdCtrlFToggle full-screen view
Cmd/Show or hide the status bar
CmdIOpen the info window for the selected song
CmdNIn the info window, see information for the next song
CmdPIn the info window, see information for the previous song
CmdShift[Go to the previous pane in the info window
CmdShift]Go to the next pane in the info window
CmdJOpen the View Options window for the selected source
CmdTTurn the visualizer on or off
?See more options when a visual effect is showing
CmdRRefresh Apple Music or the iTunes Store
Cmd0Open the Music window
CmdWClose the Music window
CmdMPut the Music window in the Dock
CmdHHide the Music window
CmdOptHHide all other applications

Library

ShortcutAction
CmdOAdd a file to your library
CmdShiftRShow where a song file is located
CmdFSelect the search field
CmdZUndo your last typing change while editing an item
CmdXCut the selected song's information or artwork
CmdCCopy the selected song's information or artwork
CmdVPaste the selected song's information or artwork
CmdASelect all the songs in the list
CmdBShow or hide the column browser
CmdShiftADe-select all the songs in the list

iTunes Store

ShortcutAction
OptEnterInitiate a search in the iTunes Store
Cmd]Go to the next page in the iTunes Store
Cmd[Go to the previous page in the iTunes Store
CmdRReload the current page

Other

ShortcutAction
Cmd,Open Music Preferences
CmdQQuit the Music app
CmdEEject a CD
Cmd?Open the Music Help menu
CmdOptOpen a different music library, while opening Music

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About Apple Music

Apple Music is a music streaming service developed by Apple Inc. Users can listen to over 100 million songs, ad-free. It offers curated radio stations, playlists, and integration with users' existing music libraries.

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Apple Music Shortcut Keys FAQs

  1. Do these shortcuts work on Windows?
    No, these specific shortcuts are for macOS. Windows has its own set of shortcuts, which can be found on the Apple Support website by searching “Apple Music keyboard shortcuts Windows”.

  2. Why some shortcuts not working?
    Check your keyboard layout and language settings, as some shortcuts might vary. Also, ensure you are in the Apple Music app.

  3. Are there shortcuts for navigating the interface?
    While this article focuses on playback and playlist management, some standard macOS navigation shortcuts (like Command + Tab for switching apps) will work.

  4. How can I find the correct shortcuts for my region?
    The Apple Support website is the best source. Search for “Apple Music keyboard shortcuts” and select your region/language.

  5. Where can I find the shortcuts within the app?
    Generally, the shortcuts are displayed next to their corresponding actions in the menu bar of the Music app.

  6. Do these shortcuts work with external keyboards?
    Yes, these shortcuts work with standard external keyboards connected to a Mac.

  7. Are there shortcuts for controlling radio stations?
    Basic playback controls (play/pause, skip) apply to radio stations, but there aren't specific shortcuts for station selection or tuning.

Summary

Keyboard shortcuts can significantly improve your workflow in Apple Music. This guide provides a comprehensive list of macOS shortcuts, categorized for easy reference. By using these shortcuts, you can navigate and control your music library more efficiently. Remember to consult the official Apple Support website for the most up-to-date information and platform-specific shortcuts.

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