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This document lists the following helpful keyboard shortcuts that can be used on a Macintosh running OS X:
Startup Keystrokes
Keys | Result |
X | If pressed during startup, will force Mac OS X to run |
Option | If pressed during startup, allows user to select between multiple startup volumes. This is particularly useful when machine has been partitioned in Boot Camp into Windows and OS X partitions |
Option-Command-O-F | If pressed during startup, boots into Open Firmware. Useful for ejecting disks stuck in the optical drive and changing the default startup volume |
Option-Command-Shift-Delete | If pressed during startup the system will bypass the primary startup volume and seek a different startup volume (such as a CD or external disk) |
Mouse Button | If pressed down on startup, will eject any disk currently in optical drive |
C | If pressed during startup, system will boot from a CD that has a system folder |
N | If pressed during startup, system will attempt to start up from a compatible network server (NetBoot) |
R | If pressed during startup, will Force PowerBook screen reset |
T | If pressed during startup, system will startup in FireWire Target Disk mode |
Shift | If pressed during startup, system will go into Safe Boot mode and temporarily disable login items and non-essential kernel extension files (Mac OS X 10.2 and later) |
Command-V | If pressed during startup, system will startup in Verbose mode |
Command-S | If pressed during startup, system will startup in Single-User mode (command line) |
Keyboard Shortcuts
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Keys | Result |
Command-W | Close Window |
Option-Command-W | Close all Windows |
Option-Command-ESC | Force Quit Application |
Command-Right Arrow | Expand folder (list view) |
Option-Command-Right Arrow | Expand folder and nested subfolders (list view) |
Command-Left Arrow | Collapse Folder (list view) |
Option-Command-Up Arrow | Open parent folder and close current window |
If you’re not using keyboard shortcuts on your Mac, you’re missing out on a big part of the reason why so many people love Apple’s desktop operating system. Thanks to Apple’s integration.
Menu Command Shortcuts
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Keys | Result |
Shift-Command-Q | Apple Menu Log out |
Shift-Option-Command-Q | Apple Menu Log out immediately |
Shift-Command-Delete | Finder Menu Empty Trash |
Option-Shift-Command-Delete | Finder Menu Empty Trash without dialog |
Command-H | Finder Menu Hide Finder |
Option-Command-H | Finder Menu Hide Others |
Command-N | File Menu New Finder window |
Shift-Command-N | File Menu New Folder |
Command-O | File Menu Open |
Command-S | File Menu Save |
Shift-Command-S | File Menu Save as |
Command-P | File Menu Print |
Command-W | File Menu Close Window |
Option-Command-W | File Menu Close all Windows |
Command-I | File Menu Get Info |
Option-Command-I | File Menu Show Attributes Inspector |
Command-D | File Menu Duplicate |
Command-L | File Menu Make Alias |
Command-R | File Menu Show original |
Command-T | File Menu Add to Favorites |
Command-Delete | File Menu Move to Trash |
Command-E | File Menu Eject |
Command-F | File Menu Find |
Command-Z | Edit Menu Undo |
Command-X | Edit Menu Cut |
Command-C | Edit Menu Copy |
Command-V | Edit Menu Paste |
Command-A | Edit Menu Select All |
Command-1 | View Menu View as Icons |
Command-2 | View Menu View as List |
Command-3 | View Menu View as Columns |
Command-B | View Menu Hide Toolbar |
Command-J | View Menu Show View Options |
Command - [ | Go Menu Back |
Command - ] | Go Menu Forward |
Shift-Command-C | Go Menu Computer |
Shift-Command-H | Go Menu Home |
Shift-Command-I | Go Menu iDisk |
Shift-Command-A | Go Menu Applications |
Shift-Command-F | Go Menu Favorites |
Shift-Command-G | Go Menu Goto Folder |
Command-K | Go Menu Connect to Server |
Command-M | Window Menu Minimize Window |
Option-Command-M | Window Menu Minimize All Windows |
Command-? | Help Menu Open Mac Help |
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Universal Access Keyboard Shortcuts
Keys | Result |
Option-Command-* (asterisk) | Turn on Zoom |
Option-Command-+ (plus) | Zoom in |
Option-Command-- (minus) | Zoom out |
Control-Option-Command-* (asterisk) | Switch to White on Black |
Control-F1 | Turn on Full Keyboard Access |
When Full Keyboard Access is turned on (Control-F1), you can use the following key combinations listed in the table below from the Finder
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Keys | Result |
Control-F2 | Full Keyboard Access Highlight Menu |
Control-F3 | Full Keyboard Access Highlight Dock |
Control-F4 | Full Keyboard Access Highlight Window (active) or next window behind it |
Control-F5 | Full Keyboard Access Highlight Toolbar |
Control-F6 | Full Keyboard Access Highlight Utility window (palette) |
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Owner: | Jeff W. | Group: | DoIT Help Desk |
Created: | 2004-06-02 19:00 CDT | Updated: | 2015-07-15 17:05 CDT |
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To use any of these key combinations, press and hold the keys immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac, or after your Mac begins to restart. Keep holding until the described behavior occurs.
- Command (⌘)-R: Start up from the built-in macOS Recovery system. Or use Option-Command-R or Shift-Option-Command-R to start up from macOS Recovery over the Internet. macOS Recovery installs different versions of macOS, depending on the key combination you use while starting up. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
- Option (⌥) or Alt: Start up to Startup Manager, which allows you to choose other available startup disks or volumes. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
- Option-Command-P-R:Reset NVRAM or PRAM. If your Mac is using a firmware password, it ignores this key combination or starts up from macOS Recovery.
- Shift (⇧): Start up in safe mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- D: Start up to the Apple Diagnostics utility. Or use Option-Dto start up to this utility over the Internet. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- N: Start up from a NetBoot server, if your Mac supports network startup volumes. To use the default boot image on the server, hold down Option-N instead. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Command-S: Start up in single-user mode. Disabled in macOS Mojave or later, or when using a firmware password.
- T: Start up in target disk mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Command-V: Start up in verbose mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Eject (⏏) or F12 or mouse button or trackpad button: Eject removable media, such as an optical disc. Disabled when using a firmware password.
If a key combination doesn't work
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If a key combination doesn't work at startup, one of these these solutions might help:
- Be sure to press and hold all keys in the combination together, not one at a time.
- Shut down your Mac. Then press the power button to turn on your Mac. Then press and hold the keys as your Mac starts up.
- Wait a few seconds before pressing the keys, to give your Mac more time to recognize the keyboard as it starts up. Some keyboards have a light that flashes briefly at startup, indicating that the keyboard is recognized and ready for use.
- If you're using a wireless keyboard, plug it into your Mac, if possible. Or use your built-in keyboard or a wired keyboard. If you're using a keyboard made for a PC, such as a keyboard with a Windows logo, try a keyboard made for Mac.
- If you're using Boot Camp to start up from Microsoft Windows, set Startup Disk preferences to start up from macOS instead. Then shut down or restart and try again.
Remember that some key combinations are disabled when your Mac is using a firmware password.
Learn more
- Learn what to do if your Mac doesn't turn on.
- Learn about Mac keyboard shortcuts that you can use after your Mac has started up.