30 keyboard shortcuts you’re going to use daily ⌨️ (MacOS)

Master Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity ⚡️

Keyboard shortcuts are game-changers. They save time, reduce repetitive tasks, and make you work like a pro. Here’s a curated list of essential shortcuts for different user levels, whether you're a beginner or an advanced user.

Basics You Already Know 👶🏻

Start with these fundamental shortcuts:

Cmd + C / Cmd + V – Copy paste.

Cmd + Z – Undo mistakes instantly.

Cmd + Shift + Z – Redo what you just undid.

Cmd + A – Select everything in the document or page.

Cmd + Tab – Quickly switch between open apps.

Cmd + = / Cmd + - – Zoom in and out in most apps.

For Curious Users 🕵🏻‍♀️

Dig a little deeper with these useful shortcuts:

Cmd + Enter (Return) – Submit a form or send a message instantly.

Cmd + F – Find text within a document or webpage.

Cmd + K – Insert a hyperlink (works in many apps like Gmail, Notion, etc.).

Cmd + ` – Switch between windows of the same app.

Ctrl + Arrow Up / Down – Navigate between sections (depends on the app).

Ctrl + Arrow Right / Left – Jump between words while typing.

Advanced Users 🧑🏻‍🔬

Take your efficiency to the next level:

Cmd + Shift + C / Cmd + Shift + V – Copy/paste without formatting.

Cmd + Opt + Arrow Right / Left – Move between tabs in a browser or app.

Cmd + [ / Cmd + ] – Navigate back and forward (browser history, file explorer, etc.).

For Chrome / Browser Users 🌐

Speed up browsing with these shortcuts:

Cmd + L – Focus on the address bar.

Cmd + T – Open a new tab.

Cmd + Shift + T – Reopen the last closed tab.

Cmd + Shift + J – Open the browser console (for debugging).

Cmd + D – Bookmark the current page.

Cmd + Shift + D – Bookmark all open tabs.

For Web / UI Developers 🎨

Debug and develop faster with these tools:

3 Ways to Open Dev Tools 🔍

F12 / Fn + F12 – Open dev tools.

Cmd + Shift + C – Open the element inspector.

Cmd + Opt + I – Open dev tools directly.

VSCode / IntelliJ IDEA 🧑🏻‍💻

Ctrl + G – Select next occurrence of the same character.

Cmd + Opt + Arrow Up / Down – Add new cursor above / below.

Cmd + Opt + Z – Rollback recent changes (git).

Ninja Mode 🥷🏻

Boost your workflow beyond standard shortcuts:

Use Alfred – A powerful Mac productivity tool.

Check app/website docs 🤯 – Most apps have hidden shortcuts.

Customize your own – Tailor shortcuts to fit your workflow.

Start using these shortcuts today, and you’ll instantly feel more productive! 🚀