- Copy:
Command + C
- Cut:
Command + X
- Switch to recently used application:
Command + Tab
- See list of recently used applications:
Command + Tab (Release tab and continue holding command. Select an app with left / right arrow)
- Next window in current application:
Command + ~
- Open Spotlight:
Command + Space
- Jump to end of line:
Command + Right Arrow
- Jump to beginning of line:
Command + Left Arrow
- Jump to end of word:
Option + Right Arrow
- Jump to beginning of word:
Option + Left Arrow
- Highlight everything:
Command + R
- Holding shift while moving your cursor with arrow keys or one of the shortcuts above will highlight the text.
I have a couple other useful Mac shortcuts:
Critical General Mac Shortcuts
Command + ctrl + Q
to lock screen.Command + shift + 3
quick screenshotCommand + shift + 4
quick custom screenshotCommand + shift + 5
quick video recordingCommand + option + d
to toggle dockWhen Typing
Command + a
to select all text.