What is the most useful MacOS shortcut?

Command + Space to open Spotlight is among the most commonly used shortcuts.

Can I customize MacOS shortcuts?

Yes, navigate to System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts to customize.

How do I capture a specific window in MacOS?

Press Command + Shift + 4 and then Space, and click the window.

What shortcut locks the screen?

Use Control + Command + Q to lock the screen instantly.

How do I force quit an application using shortcuts?

Press Command + Option + Esc to open the Force Quit menu.

Is there a shortcut to empty the Trash?

Yes, use Command + Shift + Delete.

Can I open a new desktop space using shortcuts?

While there isn't a direct shortcut, use Mission Control (Control + Up Arrow) and then click the + icon.

How do I close all tabs in Safari?

Use Command + Option + W to close all open tabs.

What is the shortcut for saving a document?

Use Command + S to save the current document.

MacOS HotKey Cheatsheet

2024 年 12 月 26 日

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MacOS, the operating system developed by Apple Inc., offers a wide range of shortcut keys to improve productivity and streamline tasks. From basic navigation to advanced functionalities, mastering these shortcuts can make your Mac experience seamless and efficient.

MacOS Shortcut Keys

Document

shortcuts	action
`⌥` + `→ Arrow`	Move the insertion point to the end of the next word.
`⌃` + `P`	Move up one line.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `\|`	Center align.
`⌥` + `⇧` + `←`	Extend text selection to the beginning of the current word, then to the beginning of the following word if pressed again.
`⌘` + `D`	Select the Desktop folder from within an Open dialog or Save dialog.
`⌥` + `⇧` + `↑`	Extend text selection to the beginning of the current paragraph, then to the beginning of the following paragraph if pressed again.
`⇧` + `←`	Extend text selection one character to the left.
`⌥` + `⇧` + `↓`	Extend text selection to the end of the current paragraph, then to the end of the following paragraph if pressed again.
`⌃` + `F`	Move one character forward.
`⌘` + `→ Arrow`	Move the insertion point to the end of the current line.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `↓`	Select the text between the insertion point and the end of the document.
`⌃` + `B`	Move one character backward.
`Fn` + `↓`	Page Down: Scroll down one page.
`⌃` + `O`	Insert a new line after the insertion point.
`⌥` + `←`	Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word.
`⌃` + `L`	Center the cursor or selection in the visible area.
`⇧` + `→ Arrow`	Extend text selection one character to the right.
`⌘` + `I`	Italicize the selected text, or turn italics on or off.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `←`	Select the text between the insertion point and the beginning of the current line.
`⌃` + `D`	Delete the character to the right of the insertion point. Or use Fn-Delete.
`⌃` + `T`	Swap the character behind the insertion point with the character in front of the insertion point.
`⌘` + `B`	Boldface the selected text, or turn boldfacing on or off.
`⌃` + `E`	Move to the end of a line or paragraph.
`⌘` + `T`	Show or hide the Fonts window.
`⌥` + `⇧` + `→ Arrow`	Extend text selection to the end of the current word, then to the end of the following word if pressed again.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `T`	Show or hide a toolbar in the app.
`⌥` + `⇧` + `⌘` + `V`	Paste and Match Style: Apply the style of the surrounding content to the item pasted within that content.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `+`	Increase the size of the selected item. Command–Equal sign (=) performs the same function.
`Fn` + `⌫`	Forward delete on keyboards that don not have a Forward Delete key. Or use Control-D.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `→ Arrow`	Select the text between the insertion point and the end of the current line.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `S`	Display the Save As dialog, or duplicate the current document.
`⌘` + `→ Curly Bracket` + `}`	Right align.
`Fn` + `↑`	Page Up: Scroll up one page.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `I`	Show or hide the inspector window.
`⌘` + `↓`	Move the insertion point to the end of the document.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `F`	Go to the search field.
`⌃` + `N`	Move down one line.
`Fn` + `←`	Home: Scroll to the beginning of a document.
`⌘` + `K`	Add a web link.
`⌘` + `↑`	Move the insertion point to the beginning of the document.
`⌃` + `A`	Move to the beginning of the line or paragraph.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `-`	Decrease the size of the selected item.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `↑`	Select the text between the insertion point and the beginning of the document.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `V`	Paste Style: Apply the copied style to the selected item.
`⌘` + `;`	Find misspelled words in the document.
`Fn` + `→ Arrow`	End: Scroll to the end of a document.
`⌃` + `K`	Delete the text between the insertion point and the end of the line or paragraph.
`⌘` + `← Curly Bracket` + `{`	Left align.
`⌘` + `U`	Underline the selected text, or turn underlining on or off.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `:`	Display the Spelling and Grammar window.
`⇧` + `↓`	Extend text selection to the nearest character at the same horizontal location on the line below.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `?`	Open the Help menu.
`⇧` + `↑`	Extend text selection to the nearest character at the same horizontal location on the line above.
`⌃` + `⌘` + `D`	Show or hide the definition of the selected word.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `C`	Copy Style: Copy the formatting settings of the selected item to the Clipboard.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `P`	Page setup: Display a window for selecting document settings.
`⌃` + `H`	Delete the character to the left of the insertion point. Or use Delete.
`⌥` + `⌫`	Delete the word to the left of the insertion point.
`⌘` + `←`	Move the insertion point to the beginning of the current line.

Finder and system

shortcuts	action
`⌘` + `T`	Show or hide the tab bar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.
`⌃` + `⇧` + `⌘` + `T`	Add selected Finder item to the Dock (OS X Mavericks or later)
`⌘`	Key while dragging to another volume: Move the dragged item to the other volume, instead of copying it.
`⌘` + `→ Bracket (])`	Go to the next folder.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `T`	Show or hide the toolbar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.
`⌘` + `Y`	Use Quick Look to preview the selected files.
`⌘` + `D`	Duplicate the selected files.
`⌥` + `B→ness ↑`	Open Displays preferences. This works with either Brightness key.
`⌘` + `Slash (/)`	Hide or show the status bar in Finder windows.
`⌘` + `F`	Start a Spotlight search in the Finder window.
`⌘` + `← Bracket ([)`	Go to the previous folder.
`⌘` + `3`	View the items in a Finder window in columns.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `G`	Open a Go to Folder window.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `⌫`	Empty the Trash.
`⌥` + `Mission ⌃`	Open Mission Control preferences.
`⌥` + `⇧` + `Keyboard B→ness ↑`	Adjust the keyboard brightness in smaller steps.
`⌘` + `B→ness ↓`	Turn video mirroring on or off when your Mac is connected to more than one display.
`⌘` + `K`	Open the Connect to Server window.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `P`	Hide or show the path bar in Finder windows.
`⌘` + `1`	View the items in the Finder window as icons.
`←`	Close the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
`⌥` + `⇧` + `Volume ↑`	Adjust the sound volume in smaller steps.
`⌘`	Click a window title: See the folders that contain the current folder.
`⌥` + `⇧` + `B→ness ↓`	Adjust the display brightness in smaller steps. Add the Control key to this shortcut to make the adjustment on your external display, if supported by your display.
`⌘` + `4`	View the items in a Finder window in a gallery.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `C`	Open the Computer window.
`⌥` + `Volume ↑`	Open Sound preferences. This works with any of the volume keys.
`⌥` + `Keyboard B→ness ↑`	Open Keyboard preferences. This works with either Keyboard Brightness key.
`→ Arrow`	Open the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `R`	Open the AirDrop window.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `S`	Hide or show the Sidebar in Finder windows.
`⌘` + `E`	Eject the selected disk or volume.
`⌥` + `⌘`	While dragging: Make an alias of the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.
`⌥` + `Key while double-clicking`	Open the item in a separate window, then close the original window.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `T`	Show or hide the tab bar in Finder windows.
`⌃` + `B→ness ↓`	Change the brightness of your external display, if supported by your display.
`⌃` + `⌘` + `A`	Make an alias of the selected item.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `D`	Show or hide the Dock.
`⌘` + `⌫`	Move the selected item to the Trash.
`⌘` + `N`	Open a new Finder window.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `H`	Open the Home folder of the current macOS user account.
`⌘` + `⌃` + `↑`	Open the folder that contains the current folder in a new window.
`⌥` + `⇧` + `⌘` + `⌫`	Empty the Trash without confirmation dialog.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `F`	Open the Recents window, showing all of the files you viewed or changed recently.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `Y`	View a Quick Look slideshow of the selected files.
`⌘` + `I`	Show the Get Info window for a selected file.
`⌘` + `J`	Show View Options.
`⌥` + `⇧` + `B→ness ↑`	Adjust the display brightness in smaller steps.
`⌘` + `Mission ⌃`	Show the desktop.
`⌥`	Click a disclosure triangle: Open all folders within the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
`⌘` + `2`	View the items in a Finder window as a list.
`⌃` + `⌘` + `T`	Add the selected item to the sidebar (OS X Mavericks or later).
`⇧` + `⌘` + `D`	Open the desktop folder.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `O`	Open the Documents folder.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `N`	Create a new Smart Folder.
`⌘` + `while double-clicking`	Open a folder in a separate tab or window.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `N`	Create a new folder.
`⌘` + `↑`	Open the folder that contains the current folder.
`⌃` + `↓`	Show all windows of the front app.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `I`	Open iCloud Drive.
`⌥`	Key while dragging: Copy the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `V`	Move the files in the Clipboard from their original location to the current location.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `K`	Open the Network window.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `U`	Open the Utilities folder.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `L`	Open the Downloads folder.
`⌘` + `↓`	Open the selected item.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `P`	Show or hide the Preview pane in Finder windows.
`⌘` + `R`	(1) When an alias is selected in the Finder: show the original file for the selected alias. (2) In some apps, such as Calendar or Safari, refresh or reload the page. (3) In Software Update, check for software updates again.

Accessibility

shortcuts	action
`⌃` + `F4`	Move focus to the active window or next window.
`⌃` + `⌥` + `⌘` + `8`	Invert colors.
`Arrow keys`	Move to the adjacent item in a list, tab group, or menu, or move sliders and adjusters (Up Arrow to increase values, Down Arrow to decrease values).
`Fn` + `⌃` + `F3`	Move focus to the Dock. (Alternative key combination)
`Fn` + `⌃` + `F4`	Move focus to the active window or next window. (Alternative key combination)
`⌃` + `⌥` + `⌘` + `,`	Reduce contrast.
`Fn` + `⌃` + `F7`	Change the way Tab moves focus—between navigation of all controls on the screen, or only text boxes and lists. (Alternative key combination)
`⌃` + `Arrow keys`	Move to a control adjacent to the text field.
`⌃` + `⌥` + `⌘` + `.`	Increase contrast.
`Fn` + `⌃` + `F5`	Move focus to the window toolbar. (Alternative key combination)
`⌃` + `Tab`	Move to the next control when a text field is selected.
`⇧` + `Tab`	Move to previous control.
`⌃` + `F3`	Move focus to the Dock.
`⌘` + `Grave accent (`)`	Activate the next open window in the front app.
`⌃` + `F2`	Move focus to the menu bar. You can then use the arrow keys to navigate the menu, press Return to open a selected menu or choose a selected menu item, or type the menu item is name to jump to that item in the selected menu.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `Grave accent (`)`	Move the focus to the window drawer.
`⌃` + `F5`	Move focus to the window toolbar.
`⌃` + `⇧` + `F6`	Move focus to the previous panel.
`⌃` + `F6`	Move focus to the floating window.
`Fn` + `⌃` + `F8`	Move focus to the status menu in the menu bar. (Alternative key combination)
`⌃` + `F7`	Change the way Tab moves focus—between navigation of all controls on the screen, or only text boxes and lists.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `Grave accent (`)`	Activate the previous open window in the front app.
`Fn` + `⌃` + `F6`	Move focus to the floating window. (Alternative key combination)
`⌃` + `⇧` + `Tab`	Move to the previous grouping of controls.
`⌃` + `F8`	Move focus to the status menu in the menu bar.
`Tab`	Move to next control.
`Fn` + `⌃` + `F2`	Move focus to the menu bar. (Alternative key combination)

General

shortcuts	action
`Space bar`	Use Quick Look to preview the selected item.
`⌘` + `S`	Save the current document.
`⌘` + `Z`	Undo the previous command. You can then press Shift-Command-Z to Redo, reversing the undo command. In some apps, you can undo and redo multiple commands.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `5`	In macOS Mojave or later, take a screenshot or make a screen recording. Or use Shift-Command-3 or Shift-Command-4 for screenshots.
`⌘` + `P`	Print the current document.
`⌘` + `A`	Select All items.
`⌘` + `Space bar`	Show or hide the Spotlight search field. To perform a Spotlight search from a Finder window, press Command–Option–Space bar.
`⌘` + `H`	Hide the windows of the front app. To view the front app but hide all other apps, press Option-Command-H.
`⌘` + `M`	Minimize the front window to the Dock. To minimize all windows of the front app, press Option-Command-M.
`⌃` + `⌘` + `F`	Use the app in full screen, if supported by the app.
`⌘` + `Tab`	Switch to the next most recently used app among your open apps.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `N`	Create a new folder in the Finder.
`⌘` + `G`	Find Again: Find the next occurrence of the item previously found. To find the previous occurrence, press Shift-Command-G.
`⌃` + `⌘` + `Space bar`	Show the Character Viewer, from which you can choose emoji and other symbols.
`⌘` + `Comma (,)`	Open preferences for the front app.
`⌘` + `V`	Paste the contents of the Clipboard into the current document or app. This also works for files in the Finder.
`⌘` + `F`	Find items in a document or open a Find window.
`⌘` + `T`	Open a new tab.
`⌘` + `O`	Open the selected item, or open a dialog to select a file to open.
`⌘` + `W`	Close the front window. To close all windows of the app, press Option-Command-W.
`⌘` + `X`	Cut the selected item and copy it to the Clipboard.
`⌘` + `Grave accent (`)`	Switch between the windows of the app you are using.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `⎋`	Force quit an app.
`⌘` + `C`	Copy the selected item to the Clipboard. This also works for files in the Finder.

Sleep, log out, and shut down

shortcuts	action
`⌃` + `⌘` + `Media Eject`	Quit all apps, then restart your Mac. If any open documents have unsaved changes, you will be asked whether you want to save them.
`⌃` + `⌥` + `⌘` + `Power button`	Quit all apps, then shut down your Mac. If any open documents have unsaved changes, you will be asked whether you want to save them.
`Power button`	Press to turn on your Mac or wake it from sleep. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to put your Mac to sleep. Continue holding to force your Mac to turn off.
`⇧` + `⌘` + `Q`	Log out of your macOS user account. You will be asked to confirm. To log out immediately without confirming, press Option-Shift-Command-Q.
`⌃` + `⇧` + `Power button`	Put your displays to sleep.
`⌃` + `⌘` + `Q`	Immediately lock your screen.
`⌥` + `⌘` + `Power button`	Put your Mac to sleep.
`⌃` + `Power button`	Display a dialog asking whether you want to restart, sleep, or shut down.
`⌃` + `⌘` + `Power button`	Force your Mac to restart, without prompting to save any open and unsaved documents.

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About MacOS

MacOS, known for its intuitive interface and robust performance, is designed specifically for Apple's hardware. It offers powerful tools, integrated apps, and seamless connectivity across Apple devices, making it a favorite for professionals and casual users alike.

MacOS Official Information

Official Website: Apple MacOS
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Shortcut Keys Reference: MacOS Shortcuts

Frequently Asked Questions About MacOS Shortcut Keys

What is the most useful MacOS shortcut?
Command + Space to open Spotlight is among the most commonly used shortcuts.
Can I customize MacOS shortcuts?
Yes, navigate to System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts to customize.
How do I capture a specific window in MacOS?
Press Command + Shift + 4 and then Space, and click the window.
What shortcut locks the screen?
Use Control + Command + Q to lock the screen instantly.
How do I force quit an application using shortcuts?
Press Command + Option + Esc to open the Force Quit menu.
Is there a shortcut to empty the Trash?
Yes, use Command + Shift + Delete.
Can I open a new desktop space using shortcuts?
While there isn't a direct shortcut, use Mission Control (Control + Up Arrow) and then click the + icon.
How do I close all tabs in Safari?
Use Command + Option + W to close all open tabs.
What is the shortcut for saving a document?
Use Command + S to save the current document.

Conclusion

MacOS shortcuts provide a powerful way to navigate and perform tasks efficiently. Whether you're a new user or a seasoned pro, incorporating these shortcuts into your workflow can greatly enhance your productivity.

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