Are you that person in the office who still takes the “long way around” when it comes to simple tasks? You know, the one who right-clicks the mouse, selects “copy,” and then right-clicks again to “paste.” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people are unaware of the time-saving wonders of Microsoft and Mac shortcut keys.
But here’s the thing: in today’s fast-paced digital world, efficiency and productivity are key. That’s why it’s crucial to master these Windows and Mac shortcut keys. Whether you’re a die-hard Mac enthusiast or prefer Microsoft, unlocking the power of these shortcuts can revolutionise your workflow, save you precious time, and enhance your overall computing experience.
30 Common Microsoft & Mac Shortcut Keys
We have put together a quick reference table with 30 common Microsoft and Mac Keyboard shortcuts to help you be more efficient and navigate through tasks seamlessly.
Action | Mac Shortcut Keys | Microsoft Shortcut Keys |
Login | Command + Space | Windows key + L |
Copy | Command + C | Ctrl + C |
Paste | Command + V | Ctrl + V |
Cut | Command + X | Ctrl + X |
Undo | Command + Z | Ctrl + Z |
Redo | Command + Y | Ctrl + Y |
Screenshot (Entire Screen) | Command + Shift + 3 | Print Screen |
Screenshot (Custom Area) | Command + Shift + 4 | Windows key + Shift + S |
Change Keyboard Language | Command + Space | Left Alt + Shift |
Strikethrough | Command + Shift + X | Ctrl + 5 |
Save | Command + S | Ctrl + S |
Command + P | Ctrl + P | |
Find | Command + F | Ctrl + F |
Select All | Command + A | Ctrl + A |
Bold | Command + B | Ctrl + B |
Italic | Command + I | Ctrl + I |
Underline | Command + U | Ctrl + U |
Close Window | Command + W | Ctrl + W |
Switch Application | Command + Tab | Alt + Tab |
Zoom In | Command + Plus (+) | Ctrl + Plus (+) |
Uppercase | Command + Shift + U | Ctrl + Shift + A |
Lowercase | Command + Shift + L | Ctrl + Shift + L |
Format Paint (Copy) | Command + Option + C | Ctrl + Shift + C |
Format Paint (Paste) | Command + Option + V | Ctrl + Shift + V |
Find and Replace | Command + Option + F | Ctrl + H |
New Tab | Command + T | Ctrl + T |
Close Tab | Command + W | Ctrl + W |
Undo Close Tab | Command + Shift + T | Ctrl + Shift + T |
Open File | Command + O | Ctrl + O |
Refresh Page | Command + R | Ctrl + R |
Remember, practice makes perfect. Start implementing these keyboard shortcuts gradually, and soon they’ll become second nature.
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FAQs
- Microsoft:Ctrl + Y to redo your last action
- Mac:Command + Y
- Microsoft: Ctrl + Z to undo your last action
- Mac: Command + Z
- Microsoft shortcut: Windows + Shift + S to capture a custom area and copy it to the clipboard.
- Mac:Command + Shift + 3 to capture a screenshot of the entire screen and save it as a file.
- Microsoft shortcut keys: Left Alt + Shift to switch between different keyboard languages.
- Mac shortcut keys:Command + Space to toggle between different keyboard input sources.
- Microsoft: Ctrl + 5 to apply strikethrough formatting to selected text.
- Mac: Command + Shift + X to apply strikethrough formatting to selected text.
Excel is an integral component of the Microsoft Office suite. Through its Microsoft partnership, Excel utilises all the standard Microsoft keyboard shortcuts but in addition to the table above we have added another 10 useful excel specific keyboard shortcuts.
Action | Excel keyboard shortcuts |
Insert Current Date | Command + ; |
Autosum Selected Cells | Command + Shift + T |
Format as Currency | Command + Shift + $ |
Go to Beginning/End of Data | Command + Arrow Keys |
Duplicate Selected Cells | Command + D |
Select Entire Row | Shift + Spacebar |
Select Entire Column | Command + Spacebar |
Insert New Worksheet | Shift + F11 |
Hide Selected Rows or Columns | Command + Shift + 9 |
Unhide Rows or Columns | Command + Shift + ( |
