Mastering keyboard shortcuts can significantly speed up your workflow on a MacBook. These handy combinations allow you to accomplish tasks without the constant need for a mouse or trackpad, making your work sessions more efficient.
Whether you're a student, office worker, or frequent MacBook user, learning these 15 shortcuts will simplify your daily tasks and boost productivity. Here's a curated list of the most useful shortcuts:
- Command + Tab – Switch between open applications. Press Command + Shift + Tab to move to the previous app.
- Command + Space – Opens Spotlight Search for quick access to files, apps, and calculations.
- Command + Option + ESC – Access the Force Quit window to close unresponsive apps instantly.
- Command + Up Arrow – Scroll up by one screen, ideal for long documents or web pages.
- Command + Down Arrow – Scroll down by one screen.
- Command + Left Arrow – Moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line.
- Command + Right Arrow – Moves the cursor to the end of the line.
- Command + Shift + > – Increases font size in supported apps.
- Command + Shift + < – Decreases font size.
- Command + Option + D – Hides or shows the Dock, maximizing screen space.
- Command + W – Closes the current window or tab.
- Command + Option + W – Closes all windows of the current application.
- Command + S – Saves the current document promptly.
- Command + P – Opens the print dialog box for quick printing.
- Command + Z – Undoes the last action, perfect for correcting mistakes.
Incorporating these shortcuts into your routine will streamline your MacBook experience, making tasks quicker and more efficient.