If you’re a new Mac user (like me!), knowing a few common shortcuts can save you tons of time. Here’s a simple cheatsheet of macOS shortcuts — including some of the ones I’ve searched for myself.
You might want to bookmark this — I’ll keep adding more as I come across new and useful shortcuts.

🔄 Basic Editing macOS Shortcuts

Action
Shortcut
Undo
Command (⌘) + Z
Redo
Command (⌘) + Shift + Z
Copy
Command (⌘) + C
Paste
Command (⌘) + V
Select all
Command (⌘) + A
Forward Delete
fn + Delete (Backspace)

👨‍💻 Developer – Focused macOS Shortcuts

Action
Shortcut
App / Context
Open Browser DevTools
Command (⌘) + Option + I
Chrome / Edge / Safari
Open Terminal
Command (⌘) + Spacebar → Type "Terminal" + Hit Enter
System
Hard Refresh (Bypass Cache)
Command (⌘) + Shift + R
Browser

💻 Productivity macOS Shortcuts

Action
Shortcut
Open Spotlight Search
Command (⌘) + Spacebar
Screenshot (Full Screen)
Command (⌘) + F3
Screenshot (Select Area)
Command (⌘) + Shift + 4
Open Finder
Command (⌘) + Option + Spacebar
Open Character Viewer
Control + Command (⌘) + Space
Force Quit App
Command (⌘) + Shift + Esc

🔤 Other Useful Shortcuts

Action
Shortcut
Open System Settings
Command (⌘) + Spacebar, type "Settings" + Hit Enter
Open Terminal
Command (⌘) + F3

Since I’m still fairly new to macOS after switching from Ubuntu Linux, I’ve been collecting these shortcuts to help myself — and hopefully to help you too.

You might also find other posts where I share not just shortcuts, but tips for developers and guides on installing tools or setting things up on macOS. These aren’t just for Mac beginners — they’re for anyone adjusting to new workflows. Feel free to check them out here.