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macOS Shortcuts

macOS keyboard shortcuts for Finder, windows, screenshots, Spotlight, and system navigation.

Source: Official documentation · Dataset date 2026-06

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Cheat sheet guide

macOS shortcuts worth learning first

This page collects 19 searchable macOS keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for System, Finder, Screenshots, Text Editing, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.

  • Spotlight search⌘Space
  • New Finder window⌘N
  • Capture full screen⌘⇧3
  • Copy⌘C
  • Force quit apps⌘⌥Esc
  • Lock screen⌃⌘Q

System

5 shortcuts
Force quit apps
⌘⌥Esc
Cmd+Opt+Esc
Lock screen
⌃⌘Q
Ctrl+Cmd+Q
Switch apps
⌘Tab
Cmd+Tab
Switch windows in app
⌘`
Cmd+`

Finder

5 shortcuts
New Finder window
⌘N
Cmd+N
New folder
⌘⇧N
Cmd+Shift+N
Get info
⌘I
Cmd+I
Duplicate item
⌘D
Cmd+D
Move to Trash
⌘Delete
Cmd+Delete

Screenshots

3 shortcuts
Capture full screen
⌘⇧3
Cmd+Shift+3
Capture selected area
⌘⇧4
Cmd+Shift+4
Open screenshot tools
⌘⇧5
Cmd+Shift+5

Text Editing

6 shortcuts
Copy
⌘C
Cmd+C
Paste
⌘V
Cmd+V
Cut
⌘X
Cmd+X
Undo
⌘Z
Cmd+Z
Redo
⌘⇧Z
Cmd+Shift+Z
Select all
⌘A
Cmd+A

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest way to find macOS shortcuts on this page?

Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as spotlight search.

Can I print this macOS shortcut cheat sheet?

Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.

Which operating systems are included for macOS?

This reference includes shortcuts for macOS. Availability depends on the action and app version.

Windows20 shortcuts→Apple Mail21 shortcuts→Apple Numbers22 shortcuts→Things 318 shortcuts→Final Cut Pro51 shortcuts→GarageBand20 shortcuts→

See also

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