π₯οΈ Keyboard Shortcuts Guide: Windows & Mac
π‘ Overview
Keyboard shortcuts help save time and improve productivity by allowing quick access to common functions without using the mouse. Below are the most useful Windows and Mac hotkeys for everyday tasks.
πͺ Windows Hotkeys
Action |
Shortcut |
Description |
Copy |
Ctrl + C |
Copy selected text or items |
Cut |
Ctrl + X |
Cut selected text or items |
Paste |
Ctrl + V |
Paste copied content |
Undo |
Ctrl + Z |
Undo the last action |
Redo |
Ctrl + Y |
Redo the last undone action |
Select All |
Ctrl + A |
Select all items or text |
Find |
Ctrl + F |
Open the Find dialog |
Save |
Ctrl + S |
Save the current document |
Print |
Ctrl + P |
Print the current page or document |
New Window / File |
Ctrl + N |
Open a new window or file |
Switch Between Apps |
Alt + Tab |
Toggle between open applications |
Lock Computer |
Windows + L |
Lock your device |
Take Screenshot |
Windows + Shift + S |
Snip a portion of the screen |
Open File Explorer |
Windows + E |
Open File Explorer |
Minimize All Windows |
Windows + D |
Show desktop |
Task Manager |
Ctrl + Shift + Esc |
Open Task Manager |
βοΈ Snipping Tool (Windows Screenshot Utility)
The Snipping Tool allows users to quickly capture screenshots of any area on their screen.
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Open it manually: Press the Windows key and type βSnipping Toolβ in the search bar.
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Quick shortcut: Use Windows + Shift + S
to instantly open the snipping overlay.
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You can choose from options such as Rectangular Snip, Freeform Snip, Window Snip, or Full-screen Snip.
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Once a screenshot is taken, itβs copied to your clipboard and opens in the Snipping Tool editor, where you can crop, highlight, or save the image.
π‘ Tip: Snipping Tool is great for capturing portions of documents, troubleshooting screenshots, or step-by-step visuals for training materials.
π Mac Hotkeys
Action |
Shortcut |
Description |
Copy |
Command (β) + C |
Copy selected text or items |
Cut |
Command (β) + X |
Cut selected text or items |
Paste |
Command (β) + V |
Paste copied content |
Undo |
Command (β) + Z |
Undo the last action |
Redo |
Command (β) + Shift + Z |
Redo the last undone action |
Select All |
Command (β) + A |
Select all items or text |
Find |
Command (β) + F |
Open the Find window |
Save |
Command (β) + S |
Save the current document |
Print |
Command (β) + P |
Print the current document |
New Window / File |
Command (β) + N |
Open a new window or file |
Switch Between Apps |
Command (β) + Tab |
Toggle between open applications |
Lock Screen |
Control + Command (β) + Q |
Lock your Mac |
Screenshot (Full) |
Command (β) + Shift + 3 |
Capture entire screen |
Screenshot (Portion) |
Command (β) + Shift + 4 |
Capture a selected area |
Show Desktop |
Command (β) + F3 |
Hide all windows and show desktop |
Force Quit App |
Command (β) + Option + Esc |
Open Force Quit window |
π§ Tips for Using Shortcuts
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π§ Memorize the most common shortcuts (copy, paste, undo) to save time.
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πΌ Use Alt + Tab
(Windows) or Command + Tab
(Mac) to quickly navigate between programs.
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πΈ Use the Snipping Tool (Windows) or Command + Shift + 4
(Mac) for quick screenshots to paste into emails or documents.