Anything that makes my life more efficient I run towards with open arms. Shortcuts are great because they really can make things noticeably quicker. I recommend you memorize these shortcuts for greater convenience down the road or simply bookmark this page for the sake of reference. If you find this article interesting, but do not own a Mac we have the same article in PC form that you can visit here!

1. Get info
Cmd + I brings up the Get Info window in Finder, showing things like its location, name and size.

2. Close window
This command is for closing a window. This is done simply by entering Cmd + W while on the active window. This shortcut is very useful if you want to quickly close a particular open document without quitting the application completely. You will find it works in nearly every application on the Mac.

3. Show/hide the Dock
If you press Cmd + Option + D, this shortcut will toggle between hiding and revealing the Dock.

4. Take screenshots
How many times have you tried to describe an error message you’re getting, only to be faced with confusion and shrugs? Take a screenshot, then mail the image instead!
Cmd + Shift + 3 captures the whole screen, while Cmd + Shift + 4 gives you crosshairs.
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5. Hide application
If you press Cmd + H this will instantly hide all the windows of the application that you’re working with.

6. Application switcher
The Application switcher saves you from having to go to the Dock to change the application you’re using.
Keep pressing the Tab key to step through which application you’ll switch to (Shift reverses the direction), or point with your cursor to select one.

7. Zoom in/out
This function will need to be enabled in the Universal Access pane in System Preferences first, but once it’s activated it will enable you to zoom in or out of the screen.
If you press Cmd + Option + +/-, this will Zoom in or out of the screen and you can then move the mouse to easily pan around the page.

8. Force Quit
If an application has annoyingly locked up and all you get is the dreaded spinning beach ball when you mouse over it, simply press Cmd + Option + Esc. Use this shortcut to bring up the Force Quit dialog – this will then enable you to stop the application.

9. Dictionary
You will find that in most OS X programs if you’re unsure of the meaning of any word, you can hold down Cmd + Ctrl + D while hovering the cursor over it. This will then handily bring up the OS X dictionary definition of the word.

10. F9, F10 and F11 – Exposé
Exposé will become even more of a lifesaver if you learn its keyboard shortcuts. These are typically F9, F10 and F11 although you’ll find that this is different on later MacBooks. You can also use Tab to cycle between windows or press Esc to exit Exposé.

There you have it! 10 handy tips that will get you doing things you never knew you could! Macs are great machines, but make your time even more useful with these 10 keyboard shortcuts. If you are feeling extra bold check out the comprehensive list here!

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