Surely not everyone knows that when working with MacBook Pro, you can use a huge number of hotkeys. Knowing the combination of buttons speeds up the user's work by an order of magnitude, and all those routine movements that you did before with the mouse can be done much faster; today we will look at the main hot keys on a MacBook.

Basic hotkeys on keyboards

Probably the most necessary and common hotkeys are shortcuts for working with text.

1. If you want to select all the text, then you need to hold down the “Cmd” key and, without releasing it, press the English letter “A”
2. If you need to copy the selected text, hold down the “Command” key and press the “C” button, the text is copied.
3. If you need to cut out everything that you have selected, then press “Command+X”
4. In order to paste all the selected text into any editor, you need to use the key combination “⌘+V”
5. The keyboard shortcut “Command+Z” allows you to undo the previous action; this action can be used several times, but unfortunately not in all programs
6. In order to find something in the text, for example, some phrase or phrase, you need to press the “⌘+F” keys, after which a search window will appear on your screen in which you can enter the phrase
7. It often happens that when searching there are many similar phrases, you can scroll through them by holding down the “Cmd + G” keys
8. In my practice, this happened, I want to minimize the active window, but I’m too lazy to reach for the mouse, in this case we press the “Command + H” buttons
9. Do you want to quickly open a new window in your browser?! Hold down “Command” and add “N” to it
10. Do you want to quickly print to a printer?! It's not a problem! Find the “Command” button on the keyboard and add the English “P”
11. There have been cases when you want to save a document, you can do it in less than a second by pressing the “Command + S” key combination, after which a window for saving the document will appear on your screen
12. If you want to quickly close the active window and not return to it, please, for this you have a selection of keys “⌘+W”
13. You entered the program, but are too lazy to exit through the menu?! hold down the same “Command” button and add the English “Q” to it
14. Let's consider this case: there are many programs open and you need to navigate through windows, hold down “⌘” and add “Tab” to it
15. Need to take a screenshot? All this can be done in a matter of seconds, just hold down the “Shift+Cmd+3” buttons

In addition to working with text, you can control the entire computer using the same hot keys. Below we will look at several common situations.

In my practice, there were cases when the computer “freezed”, all the actions that I tried to perform were in vain and the system did not respond to a single mouse click. The computer needed a reboot, but I could not reboot it, in such cases, you can try holding down the “Control + Cmd” buttons and adding to all this pressing the power button, this will allow you to force a reboot of the system.

Many users prefer not to turn off their computer, but to put it into sleep mode. In my opinion, this is a very convenient option; to do this, it is enough to perform simple actions, press “Ctrl + Shift”, find the disk eject button and the computer goes into sleep mode or, as some call it, standby mode.

Sometimes this happens when the user has opened a large number of programs or applications on his personal computer, the computer began to lag, the operating system reacts to your responses, but it takes so long that during this time you can drink coffee, in such situations you can give a command to close all open source software with a reboot, to perform this action you need to find the “Ctrl+Cmd” keys on the keyboard and press the drive eject button, i.e. the disk. If you have any important texts or documents open, then before rebooting the system, a window will appear on the display prompting you to save.

There are often situations when several user accounts are installed on the computer, so as not to constantly go into the settings, you can press the key combination “Shift+⌘+Q”, before logging out of the account a window will appear in which you will have to confirm leaving the account if If you want to log out without confirmation, then you need to perform the following steps “Opt+Shift+Cmd+Q”, after which you will instantly log out of your account.

There are also a huge number of hot buttons for in-depth work with text, these combinations are most useful for rewriters or copywriters, you can save a huge amount of time by pressing a few keys rather than searching with the mouse for any menu item

Let's say you need to select some text in bold, in order to do this with the mouse, you must first select the text, then find where the font button is located. Do you need so much trouble?! For this there is Alternative option, just circle the desired text and use the key combination “⌘+B” and everything that you have selected will become bold.

Or does everything need to be written in italics?! Easily! Press “Cmd+i”, must it be emphasized?! No problem! For this there are the keys “Command + U”

Let’s assume that you have already written all the text, you want to check it, but either you don’t know where the spell check is, or you’re just too lazy to click the mouse, we find the “Shift+Cmd+Colon” ​​keys on your keyboard and the spell check window will immediately appear on your display .

In fact, there can be a huge bunch of hotkeys on a computer; many browsers have their own hotkeys, which are successfully used by many surfers world wide web, if you are not yet familiar with them, then we recommend studying the most necessary ones, this will greatly facilitate your work and save the most precious thing that a Person has. Of course, we mean priceless time.

For most people, Apple computers are something out of science fiction, something strange, incomprehensible and very inconvenient. In part, such comments are fair, because Apple laptops and desktop machines are very different from the Windows computers we are used to. A new Mac user is already stumped at the initial stage when faced with the fact that the keyboard does not work the way he is used to.

It is not known whether such drastic changes are caused by Steven Jobs’ hatred of Microsoft products, or whether the Apple corporation has its own ideas about the anatomy of the hands, but the usual hot keys on their computers look and work somewhat differently. IN this material the reader will find answers to basic questions, such as: “Why doesn’t changing the layout work?”; "What does the Option key look like on a Mac?" and others. The solution to these and other problems is very close, you just need to spend some time setting it up.

Keyboard shortcuts (modifier keys)

The key combinations on Apple computers are not much different from those on Windows, with the exception of changing the layout. This means that all the usual combinations, such as “copy”, “paste”, “cancel” are in place, only the modifier key has changed, Command is used instead of Control. Command + C, Command + V and so on (which is logical, because that’s what Command is for, to execute commands).

Often modifier keys are indicated using special characters:

Name	Symbol	Meaning
Command		Performs a function used as the basis of a modifier.
Shift		Performs a function similar to that in Windows.
Option		Calls up alternative options.
Control		Used in complex combinations.
Caps Lock		Can be used as a modifier after installing Karabiner Elements, and commands can be assigned manually, regardless of system limitations.

Option key on Mac: where is it and how to use it?

Some advanced Mac users They call this key a magic key, because almost every function with its use opens up new horizons in using a computer. First, it’s worth finding out where On modern laptops and keyboards from Apple, Option is located next to the Command buttons, and it says, attention, Alt. The same Alt, familiar to everyone who has sat down at a modern keyboard at least once in their life. What capabilities does this button provide?

Access to additional information in the toolbar:

• By holding Option and hovering over the apple icon, you can access more complete information about the system.
• On laptops you can get information about the battery status.
• If you open the sound settings by holding down Option, you can select the playback source.

Quick access to settings and alternative options:

• If you hold Option while pressing, the system will automatically open the settings related to the specific function key.
• All applications offer alternative keyboard shortcuts that are somehow related to the Option key, to do this, simply hold it down while viewing a function in the toolbar.
• When using the creation tool backup copies Time Machine Option key allows you to identify all drives that contain at least one copy.

The Option button also allows you to enter alternative characters, identical to Windows (this applies to those who still use a hyphen instead of a dash).

Keyboard layout

We figured out that the key assignments in Mac are different from those in Windows. Now it’s worth understanding how the layout differs and how to fix it. Yes, yes, to fix it, because by default the Mac uses a keyboard layout familiar to those who have used a typewriter - Russian typescript. The technical structure of the typewriter forced the designers to place punctuation marks in the top row of keys so that they do not touch each other; on a computer, this approach only slows down the speed of typing, so it is necessary to immediately change the layout. This is done simply:

• Go to "System Settings".
• Sub-item "Keyboard".
• Submenu “Input Sources”.
• Next, you need to add a new layout - Russian PC, and delete the old one.

Now all the keys are back in their places, and although the engraving on the keyboard does not coincide with the actual purpose of the buttons, anyone familiar with the blind text input method will be happy after changing the layout. Also, after this, the letter E, which many still use in printing to this day, will return to its place.

Switching layouts

The most ingrained habit of all Windows users is the Shift + Alt key combination - a big problem for newcomers to the world of apples. There are two options for solving the problem: either get used to the new combination Command + spacebar (which is anatomically much more convenient), or install Punto Switcher from Yandex, which allows you to use both modifiers at the same time to change the keyboard layout, and also has a lot of other functions (for example, automatic change the language without using a key combination at all).

Instead of a conclusion

As can be seen from the above material, moving into the Apple universe is not only pleasure, but also a number of difficulties associated with certain habits that we acquire while using a computer. It's up to the buyer to put up with them and set up the computer or give up and go back to Microsoft, but with difficulties there is always a reward, and in the case of the Mac it is really worth it. Moreover, once you break the habit, you can understand that keyboard shortcuts are more logical and convenient than in Windows, and the Option key on a Mac is truly magical and the notorious Alt is no match for it.

Hello friends, I’ll try to tell you in detail how to use Mac hotkeys to simplify and even speed up your work, or the daily use of your computer. Namely, I will show you the combinations of buttons on a MacBook.

First, let's figure out what it is. Simply put, these are keyboard shortcuts that perform a programmed action when pressed. The menu, interface and buttons are partially duplicated.

Now a few words about the principle of operation of MacBook hotkeys. It's simple, the following Mac keyboard shortcuts are built into the Mac OS X system by Apple, to use them you just need to know about them. Below I will give the most basic combinations that are useful in everyday work with the system, as well as when working with the standard Mac OS X browser - Safari.

Basic keyboard shortcuts on a MacBook.

Often there is a need to take a screenshot of the screen, here useful combinations:

• Command + Shift + 3 - normal desktop screenshot with all open windows;
• Command + Shift + 4 - hold these buttons, your cursor will change appearance and then use your mouse to select the area you want to take a screenshot of;
• Command + Shift + 4 + Space - Takes a screenshot of the selected window.

The following Mac hotkeys are useful for working with files or programs:

• Cmd + C, Cmd + V – by analogy with Windows combinations, copy a file or text and paste a file or text, respectively;
• Ctrl + Cmd + F – opens running program or a full screen window;
• Cmd + Q – the most quick way close the selected window and program;
• Cmd + alt + esc – in case any window or application freezes, forcefully closes them.
• Ctrl + “space” is an easy way to use the branded Spotlight search;
• Ctrl + Cmd + “space” - opens a window with the now so popular emoji in any application where you type text.

Mac hotkeys for Safari browser.

Typically, MacBook users use the default Safari browser.

Check out the MacBook Safari shortcuts. Many of them work in other browsers, for example Chrome and Yandex.

• Ctrl + Tab – allows you to switch between open tabs Safari;
• Ctrl + Shift + Tab – this combination has the same effect, only in reverse order;
• Command + W - this combination of buttons on a MacBook easily closes the selected this moment tab;
• Command + T – on the contrary, opens new tab in your browser;
• Command + R – refresh the page in one motion;
• Command + L – selection occurs address bar and you can immediately enter your search query or website address.

I hope these MacBook keyboard shortcuts will help you work faster.

Now I will tell you how to assign your combinations or, as they are called, shortcuts.

Open “Settings” - “Keyboard”, select the “Keyboard Shortcuts” tab. To assign a shortcut for any application, in the left column, click on the “App Shortcuts” item.

Now click “+”, a window will open in which you select the application you are interested in, then write the exact name of the menu item or action, button for which you want to assign a shortcut. And enter the desired combination. Click “add” and use it.

Hello dear friends! Frankly, I’ve been planning to write this article for a long time and finally got around to it. This is more likely not even an article, but let’s say “a guide to hotkeys for Mac drivers.” I myself am so used to using hotkeys that sometimes I look askance at people who, for example, close a program or browser tabs with the mouse, rather than the usual Command+W 🙂

But seriously, knowing even basic shortcuts can save a lot of time and significantly increase the efficiency of your work. Mouse in the direction and let's go.

Brief designations:

fn-function key

Since the article turned out to be quite lengthy, for convenience I decided to make a table of contents:

How to cut, paste, copy on Mac?

The following keyboard shortcuts work in almost all Mac programs and allow you to perform moving operations on all types of files (text, music, folders).

Hotkeys for screenshots

Keyboard shortcuts to change boot options

In this section, you will learn what methods you can boot your Mac using the keyboard. Keep in mind that the keys must be pressed immediately after Mac launcher.

Ending a job or session. Sleeping mode

Hot keys when working in programs

Suitable for most Mac programs.

Effectively work with text using hotkeys

Finder keyboard shortcuts

As you can see, the list turned out to be very impressive and not suitable for everyone; for those who, for example, work a lot with text, it will be useful, but for ordinary users it will be enough to know 15-20 things from various fields. And for “Photoshop geeks” you can write a separate book :)

Cheasheet utility (bonus #1)

But there is one very smart utility that will always tell you which key combinations are relevant for the program you are currently working in, its name is . Using the program is extremely simple, install it and then hold Command until a window like this appears (screenshot, by the way, from Photoshop):

One important point, since you need access to all Mac programs, you must give permission to do so during installation:

Now everything is ready to receive hints when working in any program, and in the future the necessary key combinations will be remembered by themselves and you will become a keyboard virtuoso.

We assign hotkeys ourselves (bonus No. 2)

It happens that a user often performs the same action and thinks how nice it would be to assign hot keys for it, but what is the actual problem? Let's look at an example.

Assign a shortcut to an action export in a programme View:

Open system settings > keyboard > keyboard shortcuts and look at the screenshot what to do next

In the window that appears, select the program, enter the EXACT name of the action to which we assign a shortcut and set the key combination:

Everything is ready, now the images can be exported using ⌘+⇧+/

And at the end of the article, I want to say once again that Mac OS hotkeys can significantly increase your productivity by focusing on the keyboard.

P.S. I’m sure that I didn’t mention a couple of useful shortcuts, so I’ll be glad if you add to my list in the comments.

The keyboard on Apple computers is somewhat different from the standard one you are used to Windows users. First of all, there is no key with the “windows” logo; its place is taken by the Command key. The familiar Alt is also missing, its place is taken in Mac OS by the Option key. We will tell you about the opportunities that it opens up for users of Apple computers in this material.

Keyboard on Macs

Apple is both a manufacturer of its own brand of computers and a supplier software for them. No company in the world does this. This is what explains the differences between the standard keyboard and the one used on Mac computers.

The number and letter series do not have significant differences. The layout used is almost entirely QWERTY, with a few exceptions. The letter “е” on them is located in a different place. Only the top row with control keys and the bottom row with the space bar are significantly different.

To the left of the space bar are located sequentially Command, Option, Control, Fn. To the right of it are Command, Option and an arrow block. Thus, the bottom row of keys contains the entire specific set that only uses apple keyboard. The Option key on a Mac is represented by a "⌥" icon and an "alt" sign. Modern models Keyboards with a butterfly mechanism have a larger key area and instead of an icon they contain the inscriptions “Option” and “alt”.

Option Features

Now you know what the Option key looks like on a Mac and where it is located. It's time to move on to studying its capabilities, which can help the user in a variety of situations, from loading to expanding the capabilities of the control menu in various programs.

It is Option, held down when bootstrap Mac computer, allows you to enter the boot menu. Thus, this one key gives you the opportunity to select the drive from which the operating system will boot. When working with Windows using the built-in BootCamp manager as a second system, this key is simply irreplaceable. And the combination Option+Command+R will help you completely restore the OS if necessary.

Using keyboard shortcuts has always opened up more possibilities for users than working only with a graphical interface. In the next few sections, we'll go into more detail about where the Option key on a Mac can significantly add functionality or expand upon existing capabilities.

Fine tuning

The necessary buttons for quickly changing some system parameters, managing windows and multimedia are displayed on the top line of the keyboard of computers running Mac OS X. Let's master the Option button in relation to changes in brightness and volume settings. By default, these values ​​range from zero to a maximum of 16 positions. For example, if you turn down the brightness, then at the zero position the screen will be completely black.

When using the Shift+Option combination, pressing the brightness or volume button allows you to more fine tuning these system parameters. Each position out of sixteen will be divided into four. Thus, instead of 16 divisions, you get 64 at once. If the default values ​​​​set by the system are not enough for you, you can always use this keyboard shortcut and adjust these values ​​more precisely.

Selecting Applications

Another useful feature that the Option key has on a Mac is that it allows you to quickly set the default application for the selected file to open. Typically, users use the File Inspector to make this selection. He gives out full information about a file in one window, allows you to configure a number of parameters for it: quickly change access rights, change the name or extension, and, of course, set the application with which it will be associated.

In most cases this is convenient. All the file characteristics that you can work with are collected in one place. But there are situations when file associations need to be changed on the fly. In this case, using Option comes to the rescue. Once you hold it down, in the application selection menu for opening a file, the “Open in a program” item will change to “Always open in a program.”

Extra screen space

A feature of the Mac interface that makes it unmistakable is the Dock panel located at the bottom of the screen. It is always visible, and the windows of applications that open do not overlap it, opening only to its upper border. To prevent the user from being distracted from work, Mac provides the ability to switch applications to full screen mode. In this case Workspace takes up the entire monitor. Top panel status and the lower Dock are not displayed unless you specifically move the cursor over them.

In the system settings, you can enable the option in which the bottom panel will automatically hide and appear. All these changes are permanent. In other words, you give the OS values ​​that it will always use. Customizing system parameters for yourself is usually done only once. And this time the Option key will come to our aid.

On a Mac, you can use the keyboard shortcut Option+Command+D to hide and display the Dock without changing system settings. We need more space on the screen - we removed the panel, there is a need to work with the programs located on it - we called it using a keyboard shortcut. In this case, you do not change anything in the settings.

Advanced menu

The most basic function that the Option key performs on a Mac is to expand menus. For example, if you click the Wi-Fi connection icon in the usual way, only information about available networks. Using Option, the same icon will give you full information about the existing connection. You will be able to view network security settings, your IP address, router address, connection speed and much more. In the same way, the volume icon menu allows you to select the audio playback or recording device and go to advanced settings.

Almost any system menu with the Option button held down changes its appearance, opening additional functions. Clicking it in the Navigation Pane of the Finder opens the Libraries folder, which is hidden from view by default. The context menu called up for the Finder in the Dock will allow you to force it to restart without having to call up the entire list of applications running on the system.

There are a lot of options for using this wonderful button in Mac OS. Anyone who wants to study in detail all the available keyboard shortcuts can view their list on the technical page Apple support and choose there what is necessary and convenient to use.

Finally

From our material, you learned only some of the capabilities that the Option key provides. On a Mac, it is simply irreplaceable, and some believe that it is the study of its properties that makes you simple user a real "poppy farmer". Find out more about the possibilities operating system, which you use, you are already one foot on the path that will ultimately turn you into a confident user who can cope with any computer task.