To use a keyboard shortcut, press and hold one or more modifier keys and then press the last key of the shortcut. For example, to use Command-C (copy), press and hold the Command key, then the C key, then release both keys. Mac menus and keyboards often use symbols for certain keys, including modifier keys:
Working with application aliases is a bit more tricky, but not horribly so. First off, open up your Applications folder and when you’ve found the icon for the app you want to have “shortcut” on the Desktop, Control-Click on it to bring up the context menu: Choose “Make Alias” and a copy of the app appears. Right-click (or press Control + click) on any app you wish to create a shortcut of, then click Make Alias. A new listing for your chosen app will appear in the Applications folder, with the word alias attached to the name.
How To Create Shortcuts IconsOn keyboards made for Windows PCs, use the Alt key instead of Option, and the Windows logo key instead of Command.
Some keys on some Apple keyboards have special symbols and functions, such as for display brightness , keyboard brightness , Mission Control, and more. If these functions aren't available on your keyboard, you might be able to reproduce some of them by creating your own keyboard shortcuts. To use these keys as F1, F2, F3, or other standard function keys, combine them with the Fn key.
Cut, copy, paste, and other common shortcuts
Sleep, log out, and shut down shortcuts
You might need to press and hold some of these shortcuts for slightly longer than other shortcuts. This helps you to avoid using them unintentionally.
* Does not apply to the Touch ID sensor.
Finder and system shortcuts
Document shortcuts
The behavior of these shortcuts may vary with the app you're using.
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For more shortcuts, check the shortcut abbreviations shown in the menus of your apps. Every app can have its own shortcuts, and shortcuts that work in one app might not work in another.
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