Keyboard Shortcuts
Master these essential keyboard shortcuts to boost your productivity and efficiency
Basic Windows Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy | Ctrl + C |
| Cut | Ctrl + X |
| Paste | Ctrl + V |
| Paste Special | Ctrl + Alt + V |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y |
| Select All | Ctrl + A |
| Find | Ctrl + F |
| Save | Ctrl + S |
| Ctrl + P |
Windows System Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Start Menu | Windows |
| Lock Computer | Windows + L |
| File Explorer | Windows + E |
| Task Manager | Ctrl + Shift + Esc |
| Task View | Windows + Tab |
| Settings | Windows + I |
| Action Center | Windows + A |
| Run Dialog | Windows + R |
| Screen Snip | Windows + Shift + S |
| Switch Applications | Alt + Tab |
Windows Browser Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Tab | Ctrl + T |
| Close Tab | Ctrl + W |
| Reopen Closed Tab | Ctrl + Shift + T |
| New Window | Ctrl + N |
| New Incognito Window | Ctrl + Shift + N |
| Refresh Page | F5 or Ctrl + R |
| Hard Refresh | Ctrl + F5 |
| Address Bar Focus | Ctrl + L |
| Search Page | Ctrl + F |
| Bookmark Page | Ctrl + D |
Basic Mac Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy | ⌘ + C |
| Cut | ⌘ + X |
| Paste | ⌘ + V |
| Paste without Formatting | ⌘ + ⇧ + V |
| Undo | ⌘ + Z |
| Redo | ⌘ + ⇧ + Z |
| Select All | ⌘ + A |
| Find | ⌘ + F |
| Save | ⌘ + S |
| ⌘ + P |
Mac System Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Spotlight Search | ⌘ + Space |
| Force Quit | ⌘ + ⌥ + Esc |
| Screenshot (entire screen) | ⇧ + ⌘ + 3 |
| Screenshot (selection) | ⇧ + ⌘ + 4 |
| Lock Screen | ⌘ + ⌃ + Q |
| System Preferences | ⌘ + , |
| Application Switcher | ⌘ + Tab |
| Show Desktop | F11 or ⌘ + F3 |
| Mission Control | ⌃ + ↑ |
| App Windows | ⌃ + ↓ |
Mac Browser Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Tab | ⌘ + T |
| Close Tab | ⌘ + W |
| Reopen Closed Tab | ⌘ + ⇧ + T |
| New Window | ⌘ + N |
| New Private Window | ⌘ + ⇧ + N |
| Refresh Page | ⌘ + R |
| Hard Refresh | ⌘ + ⇧ + R |
| Address Bar Focus | ⌘ + L |
| Search Page | ⌘ + F |
| Bookmark Page | ⌘ + D |
Keyboard Shortcut Productivity Tips
Mastering keyboard shortcuts can significantly boost your productivity. Here are some tips to help you make the most of them:
- Learn shortcuts gradually - focus on 3-5 new shortcuts per week
- Start with the shortcuts you'll use most frequently in your daily tasks
- Create visual reminders or cheat sheets until shortcuts become muscle memory
- Use a keyboard tester (like ours!) to practice and reinforce learning
- Customize shortcuts in applications that allow personalized keybindings
- Look for patterns in shortcuts across different applications
Remember, the initial time investment in learning shortcuts pays off many times over in future productivity gains!
Test Your Keyboard Shortcuts Knowledge
Now that you've learned these essential shortcuts, why not test if your keyboard is properly registering all key combinations?