Shortcut keys

Shortcut action

Description

Command + X

Cut

Remove the selected item and copy it to the Clipboard.

Command + C

Copy

Copy the selected item to the Clipboard.

Command + V

Paste

Paste the contents of the Clipboard into the current document or app.

Command + Z

Undo

Undo the previous command.

Command + A

Select All

Selects all items in a list or folder.

Command + F

Find

Open a Find window, or find items in a document.

Command + G

Find Again

Find the next occurrence of the item previously found.

Command + H

Hide

Hide the windows of the front app.

Command + M

Minimize

Minimise the front window to the Dock.

Command + N

New

Open a new document or window.

Command + O

Open

Open the selected item, or open a dialog to select a file to open.

Command + P

Print

Print the current document.

Command + S

Save

Saves the current document.

Command + S

Save As

Save the current document with a new name.

Command + T

Tab

Open a new tab in a web browser and other applications that support tabs.

Command + W

Close

Closes the front Window.

Command + Q

Quit

Quits the current app.

Command + Space bar

Spotlight

Quick search for any programs on your Mac

Command + Tab

Switch apps

Switch to the most recently used application or press tab repeatedly to cycle through your open applications.