I’m sure you’re familiar with the keyboard shortcuts Command + C (copy) or Command + V (paste), but there are many more keyboard shortcuts to save you time.
What are keyboard shortcuts?
Keyboard shortcuts enable you to perform specific actions using key combinations, rather than using the mouse, trackpad or other input device.
In menus and on the keyboard of Mac computers, keys – particularly modifier keys – are usually represented by symbols.
The main keyboard shortcuts for Mac
| Key combination | Action |
| Command + X | Cut selected item |
| Command + C | Copy selected item |
| Command + V | Paste selected item |
| Command + Z | Undo an action you’ve performed |
| Command + A | Select all elements of a window or document |
| Command + F | Find items in a document |
| Command + P | |
| Command + S | Save active document |
| Command + Shift + S | Save as active document |
| Command + T | Open a new tab |
| Command + W | Close open window |
| Command + N | Open a new Finder window |
| Command + Shift + N | Create a folder |
| Command + B | Bold selected text or (de)activate bolding |
| Command + U | Underline selected text or (de)activate underlining |
| Command + I | Italicize selected text or (de)activate italics |
| Command + H | Hide windows |
| Command + Shift + R | Open AirDrop window |
You now have a list of the most useful shortcuts for your MacBook, Mac Studio or iPad with keyboard. Of course, there are many more, but these are the most commonly used.
