Apps and windows
- Cmd+Tab — switch apps.
- Cmd+` — windows of the same app.
- Cmd+W — close a window, Cmd+Q — quit the app.
- Cmd+M — minimise, Cmd+H — hide the app.
- Cmd+Option+Esc — force quit a frozen app.
- Ctrl+↑ — all windows (Mission Control).
Search and files
- Cmd+Space — Spotlight: apps, files, calculator.
- Cmd+N — new Finder window, Cmd+Shift+N — new folder.
- Space on a file — Quick Look.
- Cmd+Backspace — move to Bin.
- Cmd+F — find in a document or window.
Text and languages
- Ctrl+Space or the globe key — switch language.
- Ctrl+Cmd+Space — emoji and symbols.
- Cmd+Option+Shift+V — paste without formatting in many apps.
- Cmd+Z / Cmd+Shift+Z — undo / redo.
Screenshots and system
- Cmd+Shift+3 — whole screen, Cmd+Shift+4 — an area.
- Cmd+Shift+5 — screenshot and screen-recording menu.
- Ctrl+Cmd+Q — lock the Mac.
- Cmd+, — settings of the current app.
- Cmd+Shift+. — show hidden files in Finder.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Where is the Option key?
Option (⌥) sits between Control and Command. On a Windows keyboard, Alt plays the same role.
The language will not switch — why?
Add layouts in System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources and check the shortcut there.