Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support

Finder

A visual cheat-sheet for the 55 keyboard shortcuts found in Finder. This application is part of MacOS.

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Overview

Total Shortcuts: 55

Finder Shortcuts:55 shortcuts

Finder Shortcuts

Duplicate the selected filesCmd + D
Eject the selected disk or volumeCmd + E
Start a Spotlight search in the Finder windowCmd + F
Show the get info window for a selected fileCmd + I
When an alias is selected in the Finder, show original file for the selected aliasCmd + R
Open the Computer windowCmd + Shift + C
Open the desktop folderCmd + Shift + D
Open the Recents window, showing all files you viewed or changed recentlyCmd + Shift + F
Open a Go to Folder windowCmd + Shift + G
Open the Home folder of the current MacOS user accountCmd + Shift + H
Open the iCloud driveCmd + Shift + I
Open the Network windowCmd + Shift + K
Open the Downloads folderCmd + Opt + L
Create a new folderCmd + Shift + N
Open the Documents folderCmd + Shift + O
Show or hide the Preview pane in Finder windowsCmd + Shift + P
Open the AirDrop windowCmd + Shift + R
Show or hide the tab bar in Finder windowsCmd + Shift + T
Add selected Finder items to the DockCtrl + Cmd + Shift + T
Open the Utilities folderCmd + Shift + U
Show or hide the DockCmd + Opt + D
Add the selected item to the sidebarCmd + Ctrl + T
Hide or show the path bar in Finder windowsCmd + Opt + P
Hide or show the Sidebar in Finder windowsCmd + Opt + S
Hide or show the status bar in Finder windowsCmd + /
Show view optionsCmd + J
Open the Connect to Server windowCmd + K
Make an alias of the selected itemCmd + Ctrl + A
Open a new Finder windowCmd + N
Create a new Smart FolderCmd + Opt + N
Show or hide the tab bar when a single tab is open in the current Finder windowCmd + T
Show or hide the toolbar when a single tab is open in the current Finder windowCmd + Opt + T
Move the files in the Clipboard from their original location to the current locationCmd + Opt + V
Use Quick Look to preview the selected filesCmd + Y
View a Quick Look slideshow of the selected filesCmd + Opt + Y
View the items in the Finder window as iconsCmd + 1
View the items in a Finder window as a listCmd + 2
View the items in a Finder window in columnsCmd + 3
View the items in a Finder window in a galleryCmd + 4
Go to the previous folderCmd + [
Go to the next folderCmd + ]
Open the folder that contains the current folderCmd + Up
Open the folder that contains the current folder, in a new windowCmd + Ctrl + Up
Open the selected itemCmd + Down
Open the selected folder, this only works when in list viewRight
Close the selected folder, this only works when in list viewLeft
Move the selected item to the trashCmd + Del
Empty the trashCmd + Shift + Del
Empty the trash without the confirmation dialogueCmd + Opt + Shift + Del
Turn video mirroring on or off when your Mac is connected to more than one displayCmd + Bright-Down
Open Displays preferencesCmd + Bright-Up
Change the brightness of your external display, if supportedCtrl + Bright
Adjust the display brightness in smaller stepsOpt + Shift + Bright
Show all windows of the front appCtrl + Down
Open Sound preferencesOpt + Vol

Startup.detail.introduction

Introduction

Explanation of how to use keyboard shortcuts on a Mac
Symbols used for modifier keys (e.g., ⌘ for Command)

Common Shortcuts

Cut, copy, paste, and other common shortcuts (e.g., Command-X, Command-C, Command-V)
Undo, redo, and other editing shortcuts (e.g., Command-Z, Shift-Command-Z)
Navigation shortcuts (e.g., Command-Tab, Command-Shift-Tab)

Sleep, Log Out, and Shut Down Shortcuts

Power button shortcuts (e.g., press and hold for 1.5 seconds to sleep)
Option-Command-Power button shortcuts (e.g., put Mac to sleep)

Finder and System Shortcuts

Duplicate, eject, and other file management shortcuts (e.g., Command-D, Command-E)
Navigation shortcuts in Finder (e.g., Command-Up Arrow, Command-Down Arrow)
System shortcuts (e.g., Command-Shift->, Command-Shift-<)

Document Shortcuts

Text formatting shortcuts (e.g., Command-B, Command-I, Command-U)
Navigation shortcuts in documents (e.g., Command-Up Arrow, Command-Down Arrow)
Editing shortcuts (e.g., Command-S, Command-Z)

Accessibility Shortcuts

Invert colors and contrast shortcuts (e.g., Control-Option-Command-8, Control-Option-Command-,)
Keyboard focus shortcuts (e.g., Control-F2, Fn-Control-F2)

The list provides a comprehensive overview of Mac keyboard shortcuts, covering various categories and functions.