Boost Your Productivity with These Time-Saving Key Combos
Whether you’re a student, working professional, or digital creator, knowing essential keyboard shortcuts can cut your work time in half. Instead of clicking around, use your keyboard to instantly execute common tasks.
Here are the must-know shortcuts for both Windows and Mac users:
✅ General Shortcuts (Common for Both)
Action
Windows
Mac
Copy
Ctrl + C
Command (⌘) + C
Paste
Ctrl + V
Command (⌘) + V
Cut
Ctrl + X
Command (⌘) + X
Undo
Ctrl + Z
Command (⌘) + Z
Redo
Ctrl + Y
Command (⌘) + Shift + Z
Select All
Ctrl + A
Command (⌘) + A
Find
Ctrl + F
Command (⌘) + F
Save
Ctrl + S
Command (⌘) + S
Print
Ctrl + P
Command (⌘) + P
🌐 Web Browser Shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Open New Tab
Ctrl + T
Command (⌘) + T
Close Current Tab
Ctrl + W
Command (⌘) + W
Reopen Closed Tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Command (⌘) + Shift + T
Open New Window
Ctrl + N
Command (⌘) + N
Refresh Page
F5 or Ctrl + R
Command (⌘) + R
Open Developer Tools
Ctrl + Shift + I
Command (⌘) + Option + I
🗂️ File Explorer / Finder
Action
Windows
Mac
Open File Explorer / Finder
Windows + E
Command (⌘) + N (in Finder)
Rename File
F2
Enter
Show Desktop
Windows + D
F11 or Command (⌘) + F3
Take Screenshot
Windows + Shift + S
Command (⌘) + Shift + 4
🖥️ Window & App Management
Action
Windows
Mac
Switch Between Apps
Alt + Tab
Command (⌘) + Tab
Close Active Window
Alt + F4
Command (⌘) + Q
Minimize Window
Windows + Down Arrow
Command (⌘) + M
Maximize / Restore Window
Windows + Up Arrow
Green Maximize Button
Task Manager / Force Quit
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Command (⌘) + Option + Esc
🧠 Bonus Power User Tips
📌 Use Sticky Notes:
Windows: Windows + S → Search “Sticky Notes”
Mac: Use the built-in “Notes” app with shortcuts like ⌘ + N
