20 Helpful Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Mac keyboard shortcuts can significantly improve your productivity. Here are some commonly used ones:

1. Command (⌘) + C: Copy selected item(s).
2. Command (⌘) + X: Cut selected item(s).
3. Command (⌘) + V: Paste the copied or cut item(s).
4. Command (⌘) + Z: Undo the previous action.
5. Command (⌘) + Shift + Z: Redo the previously undone action.
6. Command (⌘) + A: Select all items.
7. Command (⌘) + W: Close the current window.
8. Command (⌘) + Q: Quit the active application.
9. Command (⌘) + Space: Open Spotlight (to search your Mac).
10. Command (⌘) + Tab: Switch between open applications.
11. Command (⌘) + Option + Esc: Force Quit an application.
12. Command (⌘) + Shift + 3: Take a screenshot of the entire screen.
13. Command (⌘) + Shift + 4: Take a screenshot of a selected portion of the screen.
14. Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 + Spacebar: Take a screenshot of a specific window.
15. Command (⌘) + N: Open a new window or document.
16. Command (⌘) + T: Open a new tab (in supported applications).
17. Command (⌘) + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab (in supported applications).
18. Command (⌘) + L: Highlight the URL/address bar (in web browsers).
19. Command (⌘) + Up Arrow: Scroll to the top of a document or webpage.
20. Command (⌘) + Down Arrow: Scroll to the bottom of a document or webpage.