How to use the keyboard shortcuts cheat sheet
- 1Check that the right system is selected. It is detected automatically.
- 2Search for what you want to do, such as screenshot or new tab, or filter by topic.
- 3Click the dashed box and press any key combination to find out what it does.
- 4Press Print cheat sheet for a paper copy to keep by your desk.
Why learning shortcuts pays off
Every time you reach for the mouse to copy, switch windows or find something, you lose a second or two and your focus. Learning even ten shortcuts makes everyday work noticeably smoother. Start with the essentials, then add one new shortcut a week until it becomes a habit.
Windows and Mac keys
Most shortcuts are the same on both systems with one swap: Ctrl on Windows becomes Cmd (⌘) on a Mac. Alt on Windows is usually Option (⌥) on a Mac.
Mac keyboards and menus use symbols:
- ⌘ Command
- ⌥ Option
- ⇧ Shift
- ⌃ Control
- ⌫ Delete (backspace)
The ten to learn first
- Copy, cut and paste
- Undo and redo
- Find on the page
- Switch between apps
- Reopen a closed browser tab
- Jump to the address bar
- Screenshot part of the screen
- Jump a word at a time while typing
- Lock your screen when you step away
- Paste without formatting
About the press-to-identify box
The box listens only while it is focused and only shows you the result. Some shortcuts, such as screenshots or locking the screen, are handled by your operating system before the browser sees them, so they cannot be detected.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft and Mac is a trademark of Apple. This site is not affiliated with either company.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mac equivalent of Ctrl?
For most shortcuts, Ctrl on Windows becomes Cmd (⌘) on a Mac. Ctrl+C becomes Cmd+C, for example.
How do I take a screenshot of part of the screen?
Press Win+Shift+S on Windows or Cmd+Shift+4 on a Mac, then drag to select an area.
How do I reopen a tab I closed by mistake?
Press Ctrl+Shift+T on Windows or Cmd+Shift+T on a Mac. Press it again to reopen earlier tabs.
Why doesn't the press-to-identify box detect some shortcuts?
Your operating system handles some shortcuts, like screenshots and app switching, before the browser receives them.
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