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113 apps · 5,768 keyboard shortcuts

Browse keyboard shortcuts for 113 macOS applications, totaling 5,768+ shortcuts. Every shortcut is sourced from official documentation and organized by category. Click on any app to see its full shortcut reference, filter by action, or download a PDF cheat sheet.

Keyboard shortcuts are essential for working efficiently on macOS. Whether you're switching between apps, editing documents, or managing files, knowing the right key combination saves you time and keeps you in flow. This directory is updated regularly as apps add new features and shortcuts.

Modifier Keys Reference

Command

The primary modifier key on Mac. Used for most common shortcuts like Copy (⌘C), Paste (⌘V), and Save (⌘S).

Option

Also labeled Alt on some keyboards. Used for alternate actions and special characters.

Control

Less common in macOS than on other platforms. Used in terminal, Emacs-style text navigation, and some app-specific shortcuts.

Shift

Extends selections, reverses actions, or accesses alternate functions. Shift+⌘+Z is Redo in most apps.

Fn
Function

Activates function keys (F1–F12) and system features like Emoji picker (Fn alone) and Dictation (Fn twice).

System Utils

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