Basic Commands – Command + C: With this command, you can effortlessly copy selected text, images, or files to your clipboard for pasting later. – Command + V: This shortcut allows you to paste the contents of your clipboard into your current document or application. – Command + X: Use this combination to cut the selected text or file and move it to the clipboard, ready to be pasted elsewhere. – Command + Z: Accidentally deleted something? No worries! This shortcut undoes your last action. – Command + Shift + Z: Want to reverse an undo? This command, known as redo, brings back your previously undone action. – Command + S: Save your work and prevent data loss with this simple shortcut. – Command + O: Open an existing file or document using this command.
Navigation and Management – Command + W: Close the current window you're working in. – Command + Q: Quit the active application completely. – Command + Tab: Quickly switch between open applications by pressing this shortcut and using the arrow keys to select the desired app. – Command + Shift + Tab: Switch between open applications in reverse order. – Command + Space: Access Spotlight search to find files, apps, and contacts on your Mac. – Option + Command + Esc: Force quit an unresponsive application.
Text Editing – Command + A: Select all content within a document or application. – Command + B: Bold the selected text. – Command + I: Italicize the selected text. – Command + U: Underline the selected text. – Command + Left Arrow: Move the cursor to the beginning of the current word. – Command + Right Arrow: Move the cursor to the end of the current word. – Option + Delete: Delete the word to the left of the cursor. – Command + F: Find specific text within a document.
Safari Browsing – Command + T: Open a new tab in your Safari browser. – Command + W: Close the current tab. – Command + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab. – Command + L: Quickly access the address bar to enter a website URL. – Command + R: Refresh the current webpage. – Command + Shift + R: Reload the webpage, ignoring any cached data.
Additional Tips – Fn + F1/F2/F3: Adjust the brightness of your Mac's display. – Fn + F10/F11/F12: Control the volume of your Mac. – Fn + F14: Mute the audio output. – Command + Shift + 3: Capture a screenshot of your entire screen. – Command + Shift + 4: Take a screenshot of a specific area by dragging a selection. – Command + Shift + 5: Access advanced screenshot options, including video recording.