Windows to MacBook Shortcuts
Basic Shortcuts
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + C (Copy) | Cmd (⌘) + C |
| Ctrl + X (Cut) | Cmd (⌘) + X |
| Ctrl + V (Paste) | Cmd (⌘) + V |
| Ctrl + Z (Undo) | Cmd (⌘) + Z |
| Ctrl + Y (Redo) | Cmd (⌘) + Shift + Z |
| Ctrl + A (Select All) | Cmd (⌘) + A |
| Ctrl + S (Save) | Cmd (⌘) + S |
| Ctrl + P (Print) | Cmd (⌘) + P |
| Ctrl + F (Find) | Cmd (⌘) + F |
Window & System Commands
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Alt + Tab (Switch apps) | Cmd (⌘) + Tab |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc (Task Manager) | Cmd (⌘) + Option + Esc (Force Quit) |
| Windows + D (Show desktop) | F11 or Cmd (⌘) + F3 |
| Windows + E (Open File Explorer) | Cmd (⌘) + N (in Finder) |
| Windows + L (Lock Screen) | Cmd (⌘) + Control + Q |
| Alt + F4 (Close app) | Cmd (⌘) + Q |
Right Click, Copy-Paste, and Other Actions
| Action | Mac Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Right Click | Two-finger tap on the trackpad or Control + Click |
| Delete a file | Cmd (⌘) + Delete |
| Rename a file | Enter (when the file is selected) |
| Take Screenshot | Cmd (⌘) + Shift + 3 (Full screen), Cmd (⌘) + Shift + 4 (Selection) |
| Open Task Manager | Cmd (⌘) + Option + Esc (Force Quit) |
File & Finder Commands
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Backspace (Go back in Explorer) | Cmd (⌘) + [ |
| Alt + Up Arrow (Go up one folder level) | Cmd (⌘) + Up Arrow |
| Ctrl + N (New window in Explorer) | Cmd (⌘) + N (New Finder Window) |
| Ctrl + Shift + N (New folder) | Cmd (⌘) + Shift + N |
