🔑 Mac Keyboard Shortcuts for Productivity
Master essential Mac shortcuts to speed up your workflow. Here's a handy list of the most used keyboard combinations for macOS.
🔹 Common Mac Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
| Command (⌘) + C | Copy |
| Command (⌘) + X | Cut |
| Command (⌘) + V | Paste |
| Command (⌘) + Z | Undo |
| Command (⌘) + Shift + Z | Redo |
| Command (⌘) + A | Select All |
| Command (⌘) + S | Save |
| Command (⌘) + P | Print |
| Command (⌘) + Q | Quit Application |
| Command (⌘) + W | Close Window |
🔹 App Navigation & Windows
| Shortcut | Function |
| Command (⌘) + Tab | Switch between apps |
| Command (⌘) + ` (backtick) | Switch between windows in same app |
| Control + Up Arrow | Mission Control |
| Control + Down Arrow | App Exposé |
| Command (⌘) + M | Minimize window |
| Command (⌘) + H | Hide app |
| Command (⌘) + Option + H | Hide other apps |
🔹 Finder Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
| Command (⌘) + N | New Finder window |
| Command (⌘) + T | New tab in Finder |
| Command (⌘) + Delete | Move to Trash |
| Command (⌘) + Shift + Delete | Empty Trash |
| Command (⌘) + I | Get Info |
| Command (⌘) + D | Duplicate |
| Spacebar | Quick Look (preview) |
🔹 Screenshot Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
| Command (⌘) + Shift + 3 | Full-screen screenshot |
| Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 | Select area to screenshot |
| Command (⌘) + Shift + 4, then Space | Capture a window |
| Command (⌘) + Shift + 5 | Open screen capture options |
🔹 System Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
| Command (⌘) + Option + Esc | Force Quit |
| Control + Command (⌘) + Power | Force Restart |
| Command (⌘) + Space | Spotlight Search |
| Command (⌘) + Option + Power | Sleep |
| Fn + Control + F2 | Focus on menu bar |