MACOS
Shortcuts
Master your Mac with these elegant system shortcuts
Keyboard cheat sheet
Select a shortcut below to locate its keys.
Core shortcuts · 10
View in list ↓An editorial selection to learn recurring tasks first, in the same order as the core list below.
How core shortcuts are selected
These are editorial recommendations, not usage rankings. We prioritize recurring tasks, fewer mouse trips, and combinations that are easy to learn. App-specific actions are labeled.
The same layout at every screen size.
Core shortcuts · 10
CmdSpaceSpotlight Search (Start everything here)
CmdTabSwitch between active apps
Cmd`Cycle through windows of the same app
CmdShift4 (+ Space)Capture a specific window screenshot
CmdOptionEscForce Quit application dialog
ControlCmdSpaceCharacter Viewer (Emoji and symbols)
CmdOptionDToggle Dock visibility
CmdShift.Show/Hide hidden files in Finder
CmdOptionVMove file to here (After Cmd + C)
CommandSpace (Hold)Activate Siri
01 — System Basics
CmdSpaceSpotlight Search
CmdTabApp Switcher
Cmd`Cycle through windows of the same app
CmdShift5Screenshot and Screen Recording menu
CmdOptionEscForce Quit Application
02 — Finder
CmdNNew Finder window
CmdShiftNCreate new folder
CmdDeleteMove to Bin
CmdShiftDeleteEmpty Bin
CmdIGet Info
SpaceQuick Look
Cmd[ / ]Go Back / Forward
03 — Window Management
CmdControlFStart/Stop Full Screen
CmdMMinimize window
CmdOptionHHide others
CmdHHide current app
F3Mission Control
Control→ / ←Switch between Desktops (Spaces)
04 — Symbols & Emoji
ControlCmdSpaceCharacter Viewer (Emoji and symbols)
OptionShiftKApple logo ()