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Top 10 macOS Keyboard Shortcuts List

The following top 10 list of keyboard shortcuts to use on macOS computers is based on the shortcuts that I use most often in my daily activities.

Using keyboard shortcuts on any computer greatly increases the speed and efficiency in which you accomplish tasks – both personal and work related.

Some of the keyboard shortcuts mentioned in the video above work for both Mac and Windows computers and others, such as the Spotlight keyboard shortcut, are specific to Mac computers.

See Also: macOS – How to Insert Special Characters with a Keyboard Shortcut

Top 10 macOS Keyboard Shortcuts List:

  1. Undo – Command + Z
  2. Spotlight – Command + Spacebar
  3. Cycle Apps – Command + Tab
  4. Find – Command + F
  5. Copy / Paste – Command + C / Command + V
  6. Delete – Command + Delete
  7. Close Window – Command + W
  8. Minimize – Command + M
  9. Quit – Command + Q
  10. Select All – Command + A

If you’re interested in learning more keyboard shortcuts for Mac you can check out Apple’s official list of macOS keyboard shorcuts or you can install the Cheatsheet App for Mac which lists all available keyboard shortcuts on you screen when the Command ⌘ key is held down.

If you’re interested, I published a full video review and tutorial of the Cheatsheet App for macOS.

I would also love to hear about your favorite keyboard shortcuts for Mac in the comments section below!

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Anson Alexander

I am an author, digital educator and content marketer. I record, edit, and publish content for AnsonAlex.com, provide technical and business services to clients and am an avid self-learner. I have also authored several digital marketing and business courses for LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com).

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