45 Simple Mac Keyboard Shortcuts You Need To Know

David & David tell you about 45 Mac keyboard shortcuts that are life-changing and easy to learn. These shortcuts allow you to quickly open any app or file, take a screenshot on your Mac, type like a professional, and much more!
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0. Intro [0:00]
1. #1 Mac Keyboard Shortcut Mistake [0:26]
2. Spotlight Shortcut: Command ⌘ + Space [1:46]
3. Quit A Program: Command ⌘ + Q [2:39]
4. Copy Text: Command ⌘ + C [3:42]
5. Paste Text: Command ⌘ + V [3:55]
6. Cut Text: Command ⌘ + X [4:12]
7. Undo An Action: Command ⌘ + Z [5:21]
8. Redo An Action: Command ⌘ + Shift + Z [5:38]
9. Select All Text: Command ⌘ + A [5:51]
10. PC Delete Key On Mac: Fn + Delete [6:46]
11. Move Cursor Far: Command ⌘ + Arrow Keys [7:42]
12. Move Cursor Less Far: Option ⌥ + Arrow Keys [8:07]
13. Highlight Text: Shift + Arrow Keys [8:45]
14. Hightlight Words: Option ⌥ + Shift + Arrow Keys [8:52]
15. Highlight Lines: Command ⌘ + Shift + Arrow Keys [9:14]
16. Insert Link: Command ⌘ + K [10:12]
17. Make Text Bold: Command ⌘ + B [11:14]
18. Italicize Text: Command ⌘ + 1 [11:19]
19. Close Window: Command ⌘ + W [11:38]
20. New Tab: Command ⌘ + T [13:13]
21. Select Tab: Command ⌘ + Number Keys [13:23]
22. Scroll Through Tabs: Command ⌘ + Shift + [ Or ] [13:33]
23. Close A Tab: Command ⌘ + W [13:48]
24. Undo Close Tab: Command ⌘ + Z [13:57]
25. Refresh Page: Command ⌘ + R [14:03]
26. Address Bar: Command ⌘ + L [14:14]
27. New Safari Window: Command ⌘ + N [14:24]
28. Switch Between Existing Windows: Command ⌘ + ~ [14:32]
29. Minimize A Window: Command ⌘ + M [14:49]
30. Hide A Window: Command ⌘ + H [14:59]
31. Close A Window: Command ⌘ + W [15:07]
32. Close All Other Tabs: Command ⌘ + Option ⌥ + W [15:14]
33. Take A Screenshot On Mac: Command ⌘ + Shift + 3 [15:41]
34. Take A Screenshot of Part of Your Screen: Command ⌘ + Shift + 4 [15:59]
35. Take A Screen Recording On Mac: Command ⌘ + Shift + 5 [16:49]
36. Open Another File In Preview: Command ⌘ + O [17:51]
37. Switch Between Programs: Command ⌘ + Tab [18:18]
38. Switch Between Previous Programs: Command ⌘ + Shift + Tab [18:40]
39. Rotate An Image In Preview: Command ⌘ + R [18:50]
40. Remove The Background From An Image: Command ⌘ + Shift + K [20:08]
41. Save A File: Command ⌘ + S [20:17]
42. Zoom In Or Out On An Image In Preview: Command ⌘ + (+/-) [20:20]
43. Open The Color Correction Window In Preview: Command ⌘ + Option ⌥ + C [20:29]
44. Zoom In Or Out On A Web Page: Command ⌘ + (+/-) [20:45]
45. Reset To Default Web Page View: Command ⌘ + 0 [21:00]
46. Open Preferences: Command ⌘ + , [21:08]
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[@b.griffin317]

As someone who has been using keyboard shortcuts for well over 25 years I still learned quite a few new ones here. Thanks guys. 👍

[@dianedice]

You guys are awesome! You provide the most useful content I have found... for my needs.

[@tammy5590]

Guys this is so totally AWESOME. Thank you so so much. I will grab the pdf so I can print and laminate until I learn them. You guys are awesome for us older folks new to mac.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Outstanding. I learned a lot of them 20 years ago and picked up some new shortcuts today. Thanks for another well made video.

[@PayetteForward]

That's awesome! We learn new ones all the time, too!

[@ivanruiz2218]

Wow, first of all, thank you. Secondly that's such cool and useful tool, the command+shift+k ,in Preview, so grateful for this.

[@cin_ders]

This video is AWESOME!!!!! I have been looking for videos for this and all sucked and like they said they were confusing and frustrating and I was close to quitting but then I found this video and its saved me. Thank you y’all are great!!!

[@autumnmcneill3830]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@user-og9im6sy8f]

Awesome video many many help for me thanks you

[@immanuelkuhrt8508]

I love this video

[@TheCigarpoet]

Hey guys, as an paid Apple Developer near you (Queensbury), I commend you on all you do for Apple Products etc, and your tips and tricks that either a pro or newbie to Mac from MS might not know! Keep up the good work maybe someday I will run into you guys at the mall in CP! Be safe!

[@PayetteForward]

Thanks so much! (Or on the golf course at Hiland!)

[@hassanalishahbazilar5647]

I learned a lot. Thanks.

[@jaquelinedeponce5251]

Thanks guys!

[@thina8052]

I always use shortcuts.. When u have started u cannot stop ☺️

[@CombatSports01]

Great content!

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Great information ! It must have been exhausting to make.

[@k16e]

Well done, folks.

[@polluxefendi170]

Thank you for all the effort. Helpful! 14:36 my Mac doesn't respond to command + " How can I solve this?

[@michsky46]

Amazing video guys, next week ai go for macbook pro

[@josedgwick9595]

This is great. How can I toggle between two windows alongside each other, specifically Safari and Pages? This is useful when I'm making notes whilst watching a video lecture. Thanks! :D

[@user-je8pw2kc4r]

Hi I joined the channel. How do I get to the pdf? Thank you for the amazing content!

[@dee21133]

Great video, I have a question- what’s the best way to connect a mic to a Mac mini. I bought one recently. Thanks.

[@PayetteForward]

It depends on what kind of mic! If it is a USB mic, you'll have to get a USB-A to USB-C adapter. If it's an XLR mic, you'll have to purchase a USB interface to connect to the Mac which you can then use an XLR cable to plug into the interface. -Z

[@castillo2u]

How do you magnify text when reading a document?

[@JustMinecraftYT]

I have an issue with the photos app. It's taking up 5 GB of my storage when it should be taking up less! I've tried EVERYTHING and it STILL didn't decrease a gigabyte! Do you have any tips on this?

[@craigfoster354]

I know there is a way to highlight words using the trackpad, but it seldom works for me as well as a mouse would. Now I see there's a keyboard shortcut method....much easier. Thanks

[@PayetteForward]

I hear you! On the trackpad, just for reference, 2 clicks highlights the word, and 3 clicks highlights the entire paragraph.

[@AntonioAlvarezMolina]

Hi, How can I open an app (Opera browser) with F5?

[@maggieliang3437]

Did you guys actually close this web when you try the command +w?

[@user-pj1yx4tl5r]

Where is that shortcut PDF? I’m having some trouble locating it. 11:47

[@MurphysEveryWhim]

Back in the 80s when I worked on a VAX machine, there was no mouse, and the keyboard shortcuts were essential for efficient editing. So, when I started using desktop PCs and MACs later in life, I was eager to learn them. I miss the option to highlight text and a shortcut that would replace what was in the clipboard with the highlighted text. Super useful when trying to rearrange text in a document. I also miss being able to add multiple things to the clipboard buffer and pull them out in reverse order. I’m surprised whenever my college students don’t know even the most common keyboard shortcuts like copy and paste or select all.

[@PayetteForward]

I have a recommendation for you that I use personally: it's called Flycut and it's free on the Mac App Store. (apps.apple.com/us/app/flycut-clipboard-manager/id442160987?mt=12) I'm sure there are similar programs for PC. What it does is allow you to save a history of text copied to the clipboard - I have it set to save the 20 most recent things I've cut or copied, and then instead of using Command-V to paste, you can use Shift-Command-V and then use the arrow keys to switch between things on your clipboard. It's invaluable for me. If I need to copy 2 or more things from one page and paste them in a document, I don't need to switch back and forth anymore - I just copy them all and use Flycut to paste them where I need them.

[@MurphysEveryWhim]

@@PayetteForward Fabulous!

[@ThomasEJohnson]

Is there a shortcut to have the computer read text that you have highlighted aloud?

[@PayetteForward]

Sure is, but you have to turn on "Speak Selection" first. It's easy. More info here: support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/have-your-mac-speak-text-thats-on-the-screen-mh27448/mac#:~:text=Listen%20to%20spoken%20text&text=Turn%20on%20“Speak%20selection.”,the%20selected%20text%20is%20spoken.

[@hadiyanfaz4077]

spotlight is the only reason i moved to Mac after 10 for all of my life using Windows, another reason is Trackpad, and now many more reasons come, especially my MacBook air

[@DrVimto]

command z is also an undo option i found, if you accidentally delete a file or move to a wrong place.

[@PayetteForward]

Yes, it works in Finder too!

[@DrVimto]

@@PayetteForward yes.. accidentally found the command one day.. It's very handy though.

[@shirke01]

Is there a shortcut for sleep the Mac

[@b.griffin317]

I tend not to use the cmd-(1-9) to switch tabs as it limits you to only 9 tabs. (Good on you if you spotted the joke, though I am also serious.)

[@PayetteForward]

We got it. 😂 I don't use it either - I always use Command-Shift-[ or ].

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facebook wont open on my safari browser. it says to many redirect has occured. tried clearing website data still didnt work. also make a video on what to turn off in facebook especially on privacy. thank you!

[@PayetteForward]

Might be an issue with your date and time settings. Head to Settings → General → Date & Time and make sure Set Automatically is turned on.

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[@siennpaul]

How do I get the PDF? I have joined the membership

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[@TheChamberRoomExperience]

It seems that it is faster to just hit the notes icon. One and done

[@b.griffin317]

I personally find cmd-w's proximity to cmd-q to be very dangerous over the years. I wish Apple would move one or the other to the other side of the keyboard. Cmd-q is probably the better candidate given its the less used and more consequential and thus shouldn't be on the same side of the keyboard with more "everyday" commands (the left side).

[@PayetteForward]

We've all accidentally Command-Qed something during our lifetime. Fortunately it's a mistake I've learned to avoid.

[@shehikes5888]

Command + z not working

[@Niki0011]

And don’t forget to breathe while using keyboard shortcuts 🥴

[@scottrickhoff4184]

Amazing how dumbed down tech need to be made for Apple users.

[@keithepstein2812]

You're wrong about that. Many computer users need a little dumbed-down instructions regardless of the operating system. That said, this video is over-the-top dumbed down. I'm not sure why they did it that way since it wasn't really necessary for this beginners tutorial. I like to see shortcut reminders from time to time. This whole video could have been half as long with exactly the same utility, and it would have been much less painful to watch. That said, I think the content (if you ignore the fluff for grandma) was spot-on.

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