Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
A printable keyboard shortcuts reference for Mac and Windows. Toggle between platforms and print for quick desk reference.
Keyboard Shortcuts — Mac
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General
CopyCmd+C
PasteCmd+V
CutCmd+X
UndoCmd+Z
RedoCmd+Shift+Z
Select AllCmd+A
FindCmd+F
SaveCmd+S
PrintCmd+P
Text Editing
BoldCmd+B
ItalicCmd+I
UnderlineCmd+U
Select WordOption+Shift+→
Delete WordOption+Backspace
Go to Line StartCmd+←
Go to Line EndCmd+→
Browser
New TabCmd+T
Close TabCmd+W
Reopen TabCmd+Shift+T
RefreshCmd+R
Hard RefreshCmd+Shift+R
Address BarCmd+L
Next TabCmd+Option+→
Previous TabCmd+Option+←
File Management
New FolderCmd+Shift+N
RenameEnter
DeleteCmd+Backspace
Move to TrashCmd+Backspace
Get Info / PropertiesCmd+I
DuplicateCmd+D
Screenshots
Full ScreenCmd+Shift+3
SelectionCmd+Shift+4
WindowCmd+Shift+4+Space
Screen RecordCmd+Shift+5
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FAQ
What are the most important keyboard shortcuts to learn first?
Start with Copy (Ctrl/Cmd+C), Paste (Ctrl/Cmd+V), Undo (Ctrl/Cmd+Z), and Save (Ctrl/Cmd+S). These four shortcuts alone will save significant time in any application.
Are keyboard shortcuts the same on Mac and Windows?
Most shortcuts follow the same pattern, but Mac uses the Command key where Windows uses Ctrl. Some shortcuts differ entirely, like screenshots (Cmd+Shift+3 on Mac vs PrtSc on Windows).
How can I memorize keyboard shortcuts faster?
Print this cheat sheet and keep it next to your monitor. Focus on learning 2-3 new shortcuts per week and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Muscle memory develops within a few days of regular use.