Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Ditch the mouse and get things done — here are 20 macOS shortcuts to help you.
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20 macOS shortcuts to master your Mac:
The king of all Mac shortcuts
- Command + Space: Instantly open Spotlight to search, do calculations, check the weather, and more.
Browser shortcuts (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
- Command + L: Highlight the URL in the address bar.
- Command + W: Close the current tab.
- Command + T: Open a new tab.
- Command + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab.
- Shift + Command + N (or P): Open a new private Browse window.
A ✨ fun ✨ shortcut
- Fn + E: Open the emoji and symbols keyboard.
The game-changer shortcut
- Command + Z: The universal "undo" for almost any action.
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Essential shortcuts
- Command + Option + Delete: Permanently delete files, skipping the Trash.
- Command + Control + Q: Instantly lock your Mac's screen.
- Command + Option + Shift + V: Paste text and match the destination formatting.
YouTube shortcuts
- J: Rewind 10 seconds.
- K: Pause or play the video.
- L: Fast-forward 10 seconds.
Screenshot shortcuts
- Command + Shift + 4: Capture a selected area of your screen.
- Command + Shift + 4 + Spacebar: Capture a specific window.
- Command + Shift + 5: Open the Screenshot app with more options.
App shortcuts
- Command + H: Hide the current application window.
- Command + Comma (,): Open preferences for the active app.
- Command + Q: Quit the current application.
Contents:
00:00 — Intro
00:24 — The king of all Mac shortcuts
00:52 — Browser shortcuts
01:29 — A fun little shortcut
01:38 — Universal "undo" shortcut
01:57 — A shortcut to a faster Mac
02:43 — Essential everyday shortcuts
03:04 — YouTube shortcuts
03:23 — Screenshot shortcuts
04:28 — App shortcuts
04:45 — Outro
Ditch the mouse and get things done — here are 20 macOS shortcuts to help you.
Try CleanMyMac for free to tidy up your storage & speed up your Mac:
bit.ly/44eWhWw
20 macOS shortcuts to master your Mac:
The king of all Mac shortcuts
- Command + Space: Instantly open Spotlight to search, do calculations, check the weather, and more.
Browser shortcuts (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
- Command + L: Highlight the URL in the address bar.
- Command + W: Close the current tab.
- Command + T: Open a new tab.
- Command + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab.
- Shift + Command + N (or P): Open a new private Browse window.
A ✨ fun ✨ shortcut
- Fn + E: Open the emoji and symbols keyboard.
The game-changer shortcut
- Command + Z: The universal "undo" for almost any action.
🚀 A cluttered Mac can break your focus. Clear the clutter and get back your productivity with CleanMyMac: bit.ly/45n7MfS
Essential shortcuts
- Command + Option + Delete: Permanently delete files, skipping the Trash.
- Command + Control + Q: Instantly lock your Mac's screen.
- Command + Option + Shift + V: Paste text and match the destination formatting.
YouTube shortcuts
- J: Rewind 10 seconds.
- K: Pause or play the video.
- L: Fast-forward 10 seconds.
Screenshot shortcuts
- Command + Shift + 4: Capture a selected area of your screen.
- Command + Shift + 4 + Spacebar: Capture a specific window.
- Command + Shift + 5: Open the Screenshot app with more options.
App shortcuts
- Command + H: Hide the current application window.
- Command + Comma (,): Open preferences for the active app.
- Command + Q: Quit the current application.
Contents:
00:00 — Intro
00:24 — The king of all Mac shortcuts
00:52 — Browser shortcuts
01:29 — A fun little shortcut
01:38 — Universal "undo" shortcut
01:57 — A shortcut to a faster Mac
02:43 — Essential everyday shortcuts
03:04 — YouTube shortcuts
03:23 — Screenshot shortcuts
04:28 — App shortcuts
04:45 — Outro
