Shortcuts Studio
Unlock the speed of your fingers. Switch between Mac & Windows, learn app-specific tricks, and verify your keyboard input.
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The Mouse is Too Slow
Every time you reach for the mouse, you lose a micro-second of flow. Multiply that by thousands of actions a day, and keyboard shortcuts become the single biggest productivity booster available to you.
Universal Truths
The Modifier
Mac uses Command (⌘). Windows uses Control (Ctrl). Almost every shortcut is identical if you swap these two keys.
Navigation
Use Arrow keys with modifiers. Cmd/Ctrl + Arrow jumps to the start/end of a line or document. Option/Alt + Arrow jumps by word.
Undo/Redo
Ctrl+Z is Undo. Ctrl+Shift+Z (or sometimes Ctrl+Y) is Redo. This works in text editors, file explorers, and even Photoshop.
Why use the Interactive Tester?
Sometimes keyboards ghost (fail to register multiple keys) or modifier keys get stuck. Use our "Key Tester" tab to verify that your complex 4-key combos (like `Cmd+Opt+Shift+V`) are actually being detected by the browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my shortcuts different on Mac vs Windows?
It dates back to the 1980s. Apple introduced the 'Command' (⌘) key to avoid conflicts with 'Control' characters. Windows stuck with 'Control' (Ctrl). Generally, Ctrl on Windows = Command on Mac.
What is the 'Option' key on Windows?
The Mac 'Option' (⌥) key is equivalent to the Windows 'Alt' key. If a guide says 'Alt+Click', Mac users should 'Option+Click'.
How do I clear my browser cache with a shortcut?
On Windows, use Ctrl+Shift+Delete. On Mac, use Cmd+Shift+Delete. This brings up the 'Clear Browsing Data' menu instantly in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
What is the fast way to switch between apps?
Alt+Tab (Windows) or Cmd+Tab (Mac). Holding the modifier key down lets you cycle through all open applications visually.
Are VS Code shortcuts typically the same?
Mostly, but with modifier swaps. For example, the Command Palette is Ctrl+Shift+P (Win) vs Cmd+Shift+P (Mac). Our 'VS Code' tab handles this translation for you.
What does F1 to F12 do?
These are Function keys. F1 is almost always 'Help'. F5 is 'Refresh'. F11 is 'Fullscreen'. On laptops, you often need to hold the 'Fn' key to trigger them.