Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Mac Shortcuts

• Use Air Print to wirelessly print full-quality photos and documents without downloading drivers
• Quit an App using Cmd ⌘+Q
• Open Spotlight using Cmd ⌘+Spacebar
• Scroll through Open Apps using Cmd ⌘+TabKey
• See a preview of a file or folder without opening it by selecting and pressing Spacebar
• Type the degree symbol using Opt+0
• Access Emojis using World/Fn Key + E
• Eject removable media using Eject (⏏) or Cmd+E
• Enable Dictation in any App using the Mic button (F5 key) or the World icon on the Mac keyboard (lower left corner)

Accessibility and Settings

• Change Mouse Pointer Size and/or Color in Settings | Accessibility | Display | Pointer
• Enable Focus / Do Not Disturb in Control Center on Mac
• Configure Dictation settings in Settings | Keyboard

Apple M1 Chip and Processors

• Apple M1 chip (aka ‘Apple Silicon’) is the successor to Apple “A” series
• M1 (2,3) is an ARM-based processor with benefits of low power and low heat
• ARM architecture is prevalent in mobile devices today, with competitors like Qualcomm Snapdragon

Legacy Contact and Automatic Verification

• Grant access to Apple account after passing with Legacy Contact in iPhone/iPad/Mac | Settings | AppleID_Name | Sign-in & Security | Legacy Contact
• Enable Automatic Verification in iCloud | Sign in & Security | Advanced | Auto Verification = ON to avoid CAPTCHA in an App or Website

Stage Manager and Fast Charging

• Stage Manager shows the current app in the center of the screen and other apps as thumbnails on the side in Mac | Settings | Desktop & Dock | Stage Manager = ON/OFF
• Fast charging charges an iPhone to 50% in less than 30 minutes using a 20W or higher power adapter with USB-C and USB Power Delivery (USB-PD)

System Info and Activation Lock

• Get System Info about Mac in Apple Icon (upper left) | About this Mac
• Unlock and erase Mac remotely using the Activation Lock bypass code

Location Services and AirDrop/HandOff

• Location Services uses GPS, Bluetooth, and local Wi-Fi networks to determine device location
• Enable AirDrop & HandOff in Mac | Settings | Gen | “AirDrop & HandOff” and iPhone/iPad | Settings | General | “AirPlay & HandOff”

Force Quit and Spotlight Search

• Access Force Quit using Command+Option+Esc
• Open Spotlight Search using Command+Spacebar

File Types and Input Monitoring

• .dmg is a disk image file used by the App Store
• .app files reach out to the app source from the internet and pull down the installation
• Enable Input Monitoring in Mac | Settings | Privacy & Security | Input Monitoring to allow apps to monitor keyboard input

Learn essential Mac keyboard shortcuts for printing, app management, and more. Boost your productivity with these handy Mac tips and tricks.