Helpful Shortcuts

Have you ever seen a very computer-savvy individual zoom their fingers across the keyboards, rarely utilizing their mouse at all?  They have memorized and practiced using a variety of keyboard shortcuts that make working on a computer way more efficient.  I am a Mac user, so here is a short list of Mac shortcuts that I find helpful and use on a daily basis:

Command-A: Selects all items in the front Finder window

Option-Command-A: Deselects all items

Command-C: Copy

Command-E: Eject

Command-F: Find

Command-I: Get info

Command-M: Minimize window

Option-Command-M: Minimize all windows

Command-O: Open selected items

Command-T: Add to sidebar

Shift-Command-T: Add to favorites

Command-V: Paste

Command-W: Close window

Option-Command-W: Close all windows

Command-Z: Undo/Redo

Command-1: View as icon

Command-2: View as list

Command-3: View as columns

Command-4: View as cover flow

Happy Shortcutting!


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