Mac keyboard shortcuts help make your computer work faster and more efficient. These special key combinations allow you to navigate between applications more easily, copy or paste text, and perform many other tasks. In this article, we’ll cover some essential combinations that can make using an iMac or MacBook even more efficient.
These combinations perform basic functions: copy (Command + C), paste (Command + V), and cut (Command + X). They are commonly used when working with text.
2. Command + Z
This command undoes the last action. Very useful if you accidentally make a mistake.
3. Command + S
Save command. Saves the current file or document.
4. Screenshots on Mac
With Command + Shift + 3, you can take a full-screen screenshot.
With Command + Shift + 4, you can select a specific area to capture.
4. Brackets on Mac keyboard
Round brackets “()” can be typed with Shift + 8 and Shift + 9, while square brackets “[]” use the same numbers but with the Alt key instead of Shift. Curly brackets “{}” can be typed using Alt + 7 and Alt + 0.
5. Common mathematical symbols
“+” → Shift + 3
“%” → Shift + 5
“/” → Shift + 6
“=” → Shift + 7
“>” → Shift + Alt + X
“<” → Shift + Alt + Y
@ symbol on MacBook
To type “@”, press Alt + Q
Quotation mark
Press Shift + 2
Hashtag (#)
Press Shift + Alt + 3
+1 Delta (Δ)
Press Alt + J to insert the Greek letter Delta.
9. Command + H, Command + M
Command + H hides the active window, while Command + M minimizes it.
10. Command + F
Allows you to search within an application or browser window.
11. Selection and navigation
Shift + Arrow keys → Select text
Command + Arrow keys → Navigate within a document
Command + Tab → Switch between applications
12. Dock controls
Command + Option + D → Show/hide the Dock
Ctrl + Command + D → Show definitions (dictionary popup)
13. Closing windows
Use Command + Q to quit an application
Mac keyboard shortcuts greatly simplify computer work and make everyday tasks faster. Learn these combinations and become a true “Mac pro”!
We hope you found this article useful. If you’d like to learn more tips and tricks for using your Mac, visit the MacSzerez blog for more insights from the Apple world.
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