The Best Windows and macOS keyboard shortcuts
If you’re a Mac user, keyboard shortcuts can be your best friend. Many of these shortcuts now work on iPadOS too, thanks to the Magic Keyboard available for iPad Pro users. Learning all the keyboard shortcuts available can be a challenge, but with a little practice they can make your life much easier. ..
In this article, we will explore the best keyboard shortcuts for the Windows operating system. We will focus on the most popular ones and explain how they can help you achieve your goals.
Check the list of the best keyboard shortcuts for Windows and macOS
Shortcuts for writing paper and working with documents
Command + C: Copy any highlighted text to the Mac clipboard and then paste it into a text editor or word processor.
Command + V: Paste the contents of the clipboard and select a text field to paste it into.
Command + Shift + V: Paste without formatting and with a new linebreak.
Command + X (or Cmd+X on a Mac) can be used to cut (erase) any highlighted content and copy it to your Mac’s clipboard. ..
Command + A: select all items or content on a page and then press the spacebar to select multiple items.
Command + B: bold text
Command + I: italics
Underline the text to make it more clear.
Option + Backspace: Deletes the word to the right of the cursor ..
Forward delete deletes the text after the forward slash, leaving a new line of text.
Ctrl + K: Deletes the entire paragraph or line. ..
Press Command + Control + Spacebar to open the Character Viewer window. This window lets you choose and type emoji characters. ..
Command + K (Mac) or Ctrl + K (Windows): Adds a hyperlink to the highlighted text. ..
Shortcuts for navigating web pages and apps
Command + T: open a new tab in your web browser
Command + Shift + T: Opens the most recently closed tab. ..
Command + O: closes the current window Command + W: moves the current window to the left Command + E: moves the current window to the right ..
Command + W: close the current window and open a new one.
Command + Shift + W: closes all windows of the application you are using and prevents you from opening any other windows.
Command + M will minimize the current window.
Shortcuts for managing files and folders
Command + Shift + N: Create a new folder in the Finder app. ..
Open Desktop Folder by pressing Command + Shift + D.
Command+Option+L: Open Downloads and Videos folders in Finder
Command + Shift + O: Open the Documents folder and select all of its files.
Command + G: Opens the Go to Folder window (in Finder), which allows you to find a specific folder by typing its name and then pressing the Go button.
Command + Shift + H: open the Home folder and select “Open in new window”
Command + Shift + F: open all the files in the current folder.
Useful system shortcuts
Command + Shift + Question Mark (?): Opens the Help menu for the application you are using ..
Option + Shift + Volume Up/Down: Adjusts the volume in smaller increments ..
Command + Shift + Delete: Empty your Mac’s recycle bin. Press Option + Shift + Command + Delete to empty the recycle bin without having to confirm.
Take a screenshot of the entire screen by pressing Command + Shift + 3 and then press Command + Shift + 4.
Command + Mouse click: Right-click and hold
If you’re having trouble using an application and want to force quit it, you can do so by pressing Command+Option+Esc on your keyboard. This will bring up a menu of options that will allow you to quit the application. ..
Command + Tab: Open the application switcher. Hold Command and press Tab repeatedly to scroll through apps. Release both buttons to confirm the selection ..
Command + S: Opens the Spotlight search results
Final note
Best Windows and macOS Keyboard Shortcuts
- To open the Start Menu, press the Windows key and type “cmd” (without the quotes).
- To close the Start Menu, press the Windows key and type “x” (without the quotes).
- To open a file in a new window, type “file” (without the quotes) and hit enter.
- To close a file in a new window, type “x” (without the quotes) and hit enter.
- To change keyboard layouts, type “layout” (without the quotes) and hit enter.
- To change keyboard shortcut assignments, type “keyboard shortcuts” (without the quotes) and hit enter.
