Microsoft And Mac Shortcut Keys – 30 Of The Best!

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
Print	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

What is the redo keyboard shortcut?

Microsoft: Ctrl + Y to redo your last action
Mac: Command + Y

What is the undo keyboard shortcut?

Microsoft: Ctrl + Z to undo your last action

Mac: Command + Z

What is the screenshot keyboard shortcut?

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.

What is the change keyboard language shortcut?

Microsoft shortcut keys: Left Alt + Shift to switch between different keyboard languages.
Mac shortcut keys: Command + Space to toggle between different keyboard input sources.

What is the keyboard shortcut for strikethrough?

Microsoft: Ctrl + 5 to apply strikethrough formatting to selected text.
Mac: Command + Shift + X to apply strikethrough formatting to selected text.

What are 10 useful excel keyboard shortcuts?

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 + (