Essential Mac Shortcuts You Need to Know π»β¨οΈ Marcio, August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 Mastering keyboard shortcuts can significantly enhance your productivity on a Mac. Hereβs a quick guide to the most useful shortcuts that every Mac user should know:Command (β) + C – Copy πCopy any selected text, image, or file. A real time-saver when dealing with repetitive tasks! Command (β) + V – Paste πPaste the copied item exactly where you need it. This is the perfect partner to the Command + C shortcut. Command (β) + X – Cut βοΈCut selected text or items and move them to the clipboard, allowing you to place them somewhere else. Command (β) + Z – Undo βͺMade a mistake? Quickly undo your last action with this shortcut. You can often repeat it to undo multiple actions. Command (β) + Shift + Z – Redo πChanged your mind after an undo? No problemβjust redo the last action. Command (β) + Space – Spotlight Search πQuickly search for apps, documents, or even search the web without leaving your current screen. Command (β) + Tab – Switch Between Apps βοΈEasily cycle through your open applications without using the mouse. Command (β) + W – Close Window πClose the current window without quitting the app, ideal for decluttering your workspace. Command (β) + Q – Quit App πͺExit the current application completely. Use this instead of just closing windows to free up system resources. Command (β) + Shift + 3 – Take a Screenshot πΈCapture a snapshot of your entire screen. Want more control? Use Command (β) + Shift + 4 to select a specific area. Command (β) + L – Highlight Address Bar in Safari πJump straight to the address bar in Safari to type a new URL or search, without needing to use the mouse. Command (β) + Option + Esc – Force Quit π¨If an app is unresponsive, use this shortcut to bring up the Force Quit menu and close it safely. Command (β) + Shift + N – Create New Folder πQuickly create a new folder in Finder to keep your files organized. Command (β) + F – Find πOpen the search bar in the current document or webpage, making it easy to locate specific text.I hope these help you save time and thanks for reading! Happy typing! π Tech keyboardmacosxshortcut