Start from bootable media (DVD, CD, USB thumb drive, etc) Prevent automatic login if you have your Mac set to automatically login without prompting for a password, this will temporarily disable it. Perform a Safe Boot (start up in Safe Mode) Optionĭisplay all bootable volumes if you’re a Boot Camp user, you can also choose to boot in Windows from here (Startup Manager) Press and hold the key or key combination during the startup process, until the expected function occurs. Media Eject – Located at the top right corner of the keyboard. Shift – The first and last keys on the second row of keys from the bottom (above the row with spacebar, command, option, control, fn).Ĭap Locks – Located above the shift key on the left side of the keyboard.ĭelete – Located at the right end of the number keys row (last button).įunction – The first key on the bottom row, next to the control/alt key. Option/Alt – Located next to the command keys (on both sides). ⌘Ĭommand – Located on both sides of the spacebar.Ĭontrol – Located between the fn and option keys. It’s important to know what these symbols are because on application menus, which are great for finding out keyboard shortcuts on the fly, you’ll only see symbols and letters listed next to the menu options.

Many keyboard shortcuts include at least one modifier key. To help you boost your productivity when using your Mac, we’re providing you with a cheat sheet featuring all of the top and most important keyboard shortcuts for macOS: Modifier Key Symbols For example, why should you have to go to the File menu and then search for the option you’re looking for, when you can just use a quick keyboard shortcut that will do the same thing? Even though there are times when you can simply use your mouse, because the option is right there, in most cases a keyboard shortcut will save you time and is more convenient. Keyboard shortcuts are great because you can perform a function right from the keyboard, which will save you a lot of mouse clicks. One of the best things about macOS is the number of keyboard shortcuts it supports.

Mac shortcut keys cheat sheet