Keyboard Shortcuts
Directory
Browse shortcuts for popular apps on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Organized by category, searchable by name.
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Productivity
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Apple Apps
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Microsoft Office
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System Utils
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About This Directory
KeyShortcut is a free, open keyboard shortcuts directory covering macOS, Windows, and Linux. Every shortcut listed here is sourced from official application documentation, verified for accuracy, and organized into logical categories so you can find what you need quickly.
The directory is searchable by app name and by shortcut action. You can look up a specific key combination, browse all shortcuts for an app, or explore apps by category — from browsers and code editors to design tools and productivity apps.
All shortcuts are displayed with visual keycap badges that match the modifier key style of each platform: Command, Option, Control, and Shift on macOS, or Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and Win on Windows and Linux. This makes it easy to scan the page and identify the combination you need at a glance.
Why Keyboard Shortcuts Matter
Research consistently shows that keyboard shortcuts save significant time over mouse-driven workflows. A study by Brainscape found that the average user can save up to 8 working days per year by using shortcuts instead of navigating menus. Every second you spend reaching for the mouse, finding the right menu, and clicking adds up.
Beyond speed, shortcuts reduce cognitive load. When a key combination becomes muscle memory, it no longer requires conscious thought — your hands execute the action while your mind stays focused on the task. This is why professional designers, developers, and writers all rely heavily on shortcut-driven workflows.
Universal Shortcuts
These shortcuts work in almost every application, across all platforms.
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Copy | ⌘C | CtrlC |
| Paste | ⌘V | CtrlV |
| Cut | ⌘X | CtrlX |
| Undo | ⌘Z | CtrlZ |
| Redo | ⇧⌘Z | CtrlY |
| Save | ⌘S | CtrlS |
| Select All | ⌘A | CtrlA |
| Find | ⌘F | CtrlF |
| New Tab | ⌘T | CtrlT |
| Close Tab | ⌘W | CtrlW |