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macOS

General macOS Shortcuts

  • Command+C: Copy
  • Command+X: Cut
  • Command+V: Paste
  • Command+Z: Undo
  • Command+Tab: Switch between open apps
  • Command+Q: Quit the current app
  • Command+Space bar: Show or hide the Spotlight search field

Finder

  • Command+N: Open a new Finder window
  • Command+W: Close the current window
  • Shift+Command+N: Create a new folder
  • Command+I: Get Info

Screenshots

  • Shift+Command+3: Take a screenshot of the entire screen
  • Shift+Command+4: Take a screenshot of a portion of the screen

Mission Control & Spaces

  • Control+Up Arrow: Open Mission Control
  • Control+Left/Right Arrow: Switch between full-screen apps or desktops