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SketchUp is one of the most well-known and widely-used 3D modeling software available out there. Ask any architecture student or furniture design enthusiast, and more likely than not they'll tell you this program is a consistent top contender in their lists of most frequently-used products. The software is known for a variety of applications that revolve around the construction and design industry. It's used in industrial design, interior design and decoration, architecture, landscape architecture, various engineering disciplines, film and stage design, and video game design.

One of the biggest reasons for this is the program's accessibility – it comes as a free-to-use web-based application known as SketchUp Free and has a now un-updated but free downloadable desktop version known as SketchUp Make. Sketchup Pro, the paid version of the program, has added functionalities and import-export options.

The program is also popular for its incredibly intuitive interface – most new users find themselves shocked at how easily they get the hang of using the product. If you're reading this article, it's safe to assume you're fairly familiar with how the software works, probably as a relatively new user. Now, the next logical step after getting familiar with Sketchup would be to figure out how to get faster at using it. We'll be discussing one of the most helpful topics when it comes to mastering 3D modeling with Sketchup: keyboard shortcuts.

Here in Scan2CAD, we're big supporters of the use of keyboard shortcuts; we have a bunch of previous articles that help readers figure out how to use their favorite design software faster and more efficiently. Keyboard shortcuts are great time savers and let you get your ideas onto Sketchup and other software quickly. Your modeling experience gets more seamless and intuitive and in general, there's less friction between the program and your design ideas.

A lot of users will typically feel overwhelmed with most keyboard shortcuts lists for design programs. Lucky for SketchUp users, SketchUp actually keeps its list short and neat. And really, with how easy the program is to use, you only need so much keyboard shortcuts.

Mac: The Linux keyboard shortcut Ctrl A (PC) or command A (Mac) will perform the Select All action.

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Default Keyboard Shortcuts

Sketchup's default keyboard shortcuts are fairly easy to get a handle on. You can access them through the program by opening up the Window tab, going to Preferences and then Shortcuts. You'll have a list of all the available shortcuts that are set on SketchUp by default and even add your own custom ones, but we'll talk about that later. The SketchUp website itself has its own easy viewing guide for keyboard shortcuts, but for now, what we provide here is a concise list of SketchUp keyboard shortcuts for your own easy reference.

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Tool (Shortcut)

Function

2 Point Arc (A)

Use Arc tool.

  • You can specify the amount of the arc's bulge by typing a number and then pressing Enter.
  • You can specify the radius of the Arc by typing the dimension, pressing R, and hitting Enter.
  • You can specify the number of segments of the Arc (more segments mean smoother-looking Arcs) by typing the number of segments, pressing S, and hitting Enter.

Axis Lock (Arrow Keys)

Lock Axis when generating or moving an element.

  • Up Arrow for the Blue Axis.
  • Left Arrow for the Green Axis.
  • Right Arrow for the Red Axis.
  • Down Arrow for Parallel or Perpendicular Axes.

Circle (C)

Use Circle tool.

  • You can lock the program's current inferences (i.e. Axis, Plane, and Perpendicularity of generated element) by pressing Shift.
  • You can specify the Radius of the Circle by typing the dimension and pressing Enter.
  • You can specify the number of segments of the Circle (more segments mean smoother-looking Circles) by typing the number of segments, pressing S, and hitting Enter.

Eraser (E)

Use the Eraser tool.

  • You can soften/smooth surfaces by using the Eraser to take away the edges but retain the surface adjacent to them. Do this by holding Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can unsoften/unsmooth surfaces by holding down Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac) and Shift.
  • You can use the Eraser shortcut to Hide elements instead by holding down the Shift key.

Line (L)

Use the Line tool.

  • You can lock the program's current inferences (i.e. Axis, Plane, and Perpendicularity of generated element) by pressing Shift.
  • You can specify the length of the line by typing in the dimension and pressing Enter.

Move (M)

Move the selected element.

  • You can make a copy without displacing the original element by holding down Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can copy an element and create an External Copy Array in a row by moving the first copy, typing the number of copies in the array, pressing X and then Enter.
  • You can copy an element and create an Internal Copy Array in between by moving the first copy, typing the number of copies in the array, pressing X and then Enter.
  • You can lock the program's current inferences (i.e. Axis, Plane, and Perpendicularity of generated element) by pressing Shift.
  • You can move otherwise unmovable elements due to face or edge constraints by enabling auto-fold. Hold down Alt (Win) or Command (Mac).
  • You can specify the distance you're moving an element to by typing in the distance and pressing Enter.

Offset (F)

Offset line or perimeter objects.

  • You can allow resulting offsets to overlap by holding down Alt (Win) or Command (Mac).
  • You can specify the distance of the offset by typing in the distance and pressing Enter.

Orbit (O)

Orbit the view of the model.

  • You can also Orbit by pressing the mouse's middle scroll button.
  • You can disable 'gravity-weighted' orbiting by holding down Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can activate the Pan View tool by holding Shift. You can also do this by pressing the mouse's middle scroll button while holding Shift.

Paint Bucket (B)

Use the Paint Bucket tool to change or copy the Materials on Face elements.

  • You can fill a face and all adjacent faces with the same material by holding Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can replace all matching material faces in the model with your currently selected material by holding Shift.
  • You can replace all matching material faces in the selected object with your currently selected material by holding Shift and Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can sample a Material by holding down Alt (Win) or Command (Mac).

Push/Pull (P)

Push or Pull a selected face on an object.

  • You can utilize the Push/Pull and create a copy of the original face and leave the original face in place by holding down Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • Apply the same amount of Push/Pull as the previous face by double-clicking.
  • You can specify the distance you're moving an element to by typing in the distance and pressing Enter.

Rectangle (R)

Generate a rectangle.

  • You can start drawing the rectangle from its center by pressing Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • Specify the dimensions of the rectangle by typing in the length, a comma, and then the width, and then press Enter.

Rotate (Q)

Rotate a selected element.

  • You can rotate a copy and keep the original element in place by pressing Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can specify the angle of rotation by typing in the angle and pressing Enter. You can indicate this as a slope by typing the value for the rise, a colon (:), and then a value for the run, and then pressing Enter.

Scale (S)

You can scale the size of an element up or down.

  • Hold down Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac) to scale about the element's center.
  • To scale the object uniformly, you can hold down Shift.
  • You can specify the scale factor by typing in the number and pressing Enter. You can specify the factor in length units by typing in the units after the number.

Select (Spacebar)

Select elements with this tool.

  • You can add to the current selection by holding Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can add/subtract to/from the current selection by holding Shift.
  • You can subtract from the current selection by holding Shift and Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).

Tape Measure (T)

Make use of the Tape Measure tool to create guides or measure lengths.

  • You can resize the model by measure a distance, typing the intended size, and pressing Enter.

Zoom (Z)

Zoom in and out of the view of the model.

  • You can use this to change the Field of View of the model by holding down Shift and click-dragging the mouse.

Custom Keyboard Shortcuts

Other than the default keyboard shortcuts, we've mentioned before that it's possible to add custom shortcuts for different SketchUp tools and functions. This is especially useful for specific tasks you find yourself doing regularly but don't have keyboard shortcuts for.

Adding a custom keyboard shortcut in SketchUp. (Image source)

To customize or add personal keyboard shortcuts, click on the Window tab, go to Preferences and then Shortcuts. Look for the command – it even has a useful search function for that – and click on Add Shortcut. Tap the key combination that you want to sue and then click the plus sign to finalize the shortcut.

You can export your keyboard shortcuts by clicking export on the same Shortcuts dialog box. In the same way, you can import any custom keyboard shortcut presets that you see fit.

With all this at your disposal, you're well on your way to being the fastest SketchUp user in the West. Master the default shortcuts, customize what you want, and add your own.

To use a keyboard shortcut, press and hold one or more modifier keys and then press the last key of the shortcut. For example, to use Command-C (copy), press and hold the Command key, then the C key, then release both keys. Mac menus and keyboards often use symbols for certain keys, including modifier keys:


On keyboards made for Windows PCs, use the Alt key instead of Option, and the Windows logo key instead of Command.

Some keys on some Apple keyboards have special symbols and functions, such as for display brightness , keyboard brightness , Mission Control, and more. If these functions aren't available on your keyboard, you might be able to reproduce some of them by creating your own keyboard shortcuts. To use these keys as F1, F2, F3, or other standard function keys, combine them with the Fn key.

Cut, copy, paste, and other common shortcuts

  • Command-X: Cut the selected item and copy it to the Clipboard.
  • Command-C: Copy the selected item to the Clipboard. This also works for files in the Finder.
  • Command-V: Paste the contents of the Clipboard into the current document or app. This also works for files in the Finder.
  • Command-Z: Undo the previous command. You can then press Shift-Command-Z to Redo, reversing the undo command. In some apps, you can undo and redo multiple commands.
  • Command-A: Select All items.
  • Command-F: Find items in a document or open a Find window.
  • Command-G: Find Again: Find the next occurrence of the item previously found. To find the previous occurrence, press Shift-Command-G.
  • Command-H: Hide the windows of the front app. To view the front app but hide all other apps, press Option-Command-H.
  • Command-M: Minimize the front window to the Dock. To minimize all windows of the front app, press Option-Command-M.
  • Command-O: Open the selected item, or open a dialog to select a file to open.
  • Command-P: Print the current document.
  • Command-S: Save the current document.
  • Command-T: Open a new tab.
  • Command-W: Close the front window. To close all windows of the app, press Option-Command-W.
  • Option-Command-Esc: Force quit an app.
  • Command–Space bar: Show or hide the Spotlight search field. To perform a Spotlight search from a Finder window, press Command–Option–Space bar. (If you use multiple input sources to type in different languages, these shortcuts change input sources instead of showing Spotlight. Learn how to change a conflicting keyboard shortcut.)
  • Control–Command–Space bar: Show the Character Viewer, from which you can choose emoji and other symbols.
  • Control-Command-F: Use the app in full screen, if supported by the app.
  • Space bar: Use Quick Look to preview the selected item.
  • Command-Tab: Switch to the next most recently used app among your open apps.
  • Shift-Command-5: In macOS Mojave or later, take a screenshot or make a screen recording. Or use Shift-Command-3 or Shift-Command-4 for screenshots. Learn more about screenshots.
  • Shift-Command-N: Create a new folder in the Finder.
  • Command-Comma (,): Open preferences for the front app.

Sleep, log out, and shut down shortcuts

You might need to press and hold some of these shortcuts for slightly longer than other shortcuts. This helps you to avoid using them unintentionally.

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  • Power button: Press to turn on your Mac or wake it from sleep. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to put your Mac to sleep.* Continue holding to force your Mac to turn off.
  • Option–Command–Power button* or Option–Command–Media Eject : Put your Mac to sleep.
  • Control–Shift–Power button* or Control–Shift–Media Eject : Put your displays to sleep.
  • Control–Power button* or Control–Media Eject : Display a dialog asking whether you want to restart, sleep, or shut down.
  • Control–Command–Power button:* Force your Mac to restart, without prompting to save any open and unsaved documents.
  • Control–Command–Media Eject : Quit all apps, then restart your Mac. If any open documents have unsaved changes, you will be asked whether you want to save them.
  • Control–Option–Command–Power button* or Control–Option–Command–Media Eject : Quit all apps, then shut down your Mac. If any open documents have unsaved changes, you will be asked whether you want to save them.
  • Control-Command-Q: Immediately lock your screen.
  • Shift-Command-Q: Log out of your macOS user account. You will be asked to confirm. To log out immediately without confirming, press Option-Shift-Command-Q.

* Does not apply to the Touch ID sensor.

Finder and system shortcuts

  • Command-D: Duplicate the selected files.
  • Command-E: Eject the selected disk or volume.
  • Command-F: Start a Spotlight search in the Finder window.
  • Command-I: Show the Get Info window for a selected file.
  • Command-R: (1) When an alias is selected in the Finder: show the original file for the selected alias. (2) In some apps, such as Calendar or Safari, refresh or reload the page. (3) In Software Update preferences, check for software updates again.
  • Shift-Command-C: Open the Computer window.
  • Shift-Command-D: Open the desktop folder.
  • Shift-Command-F: Open the Recents window, showing all of the files you viewed or changed recently.
  • Shift-Command-G: Open a Go to Folder window.
  • Shift-Command-H: Open the Home folder of the current macOS user account.
  • Shift-Command-I: Open iCloud Drive.
  • Shift-Command-K: Open the Network window.
  • Option-Command-L: Open the Downloads folder.
  • Shift-Command-N: Create a new folder.
  • Shift-Command-O: Open the Documents folder.
  • Shift-Command-P: Show or hide the Preview pane in Finder windows.
  • Shift-Command-R: Open the AirDrop window.
  • Shift-Command-T: Show or hide the tab bar in Finder windows.
  • Control-Shift-Command-T: Add selected Finder item to the Dock (OS X Mavericks or later)
  • Shift-Command-U: Open the Utilities folder.
  • Option-Command-D: Show or hide the Dock.
  • Control-Command-T: Add the selected item to the sidebar (OS X Mavericks or later).
  • Option-Command-P: Hide or show the path bar in Finder windows.
  • Option-Command-S: Hide or show the Sidebar in Finder windows.
  • Command–Slash (/): Hide or show the status bar in Finder windows.
  • Command-J: Show View Options.
  • Command-K: Open the Connect to Server window.
  • Control-Command-A: Make an alias of the selected item.
  • Command-N: Open a new Finder window.
  • Option-Command-N: Create a new Smart Folder.
  • Command-T: Show or hide the tab bar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.
  • Option-Command-T: Show or hide the toolbar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.
  • Option-Command-V: Move the files in the Clipboard from their original location to the current location.
  • Command-Y: Use Quick Look to preview the selected files.
  • Option-Command-Y: View a Quick Look slideshow of the selected files.
  • Command-1: View the items in the Finder window as icons.
  • Command-2: View the items in a Finder window as a list.
  • Command-3: View the items in a Finder window in columns.
  • Command-4: View the items in a Finder window in a gallery.
  • Command–Left Bracket ([): Go to the previous folder.
  • Command–Right Bracket (]): Go to the next folder.
  • Command–Up Arrow: Open the folder that contains the current folder.
  • Command–Control–Up Arrow: Open the folder that contains the current folder in a new window.
  • Command–Down Arrow: Open the selected item.
  • Right Arrow: Open the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
  • Left Arrow: Close the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
  • Command-Delete: Move the selected item to the Trash.
  • Shift-Command-Delete: Empty the Trash.
  • Option-Shift-Command-Delete: Empty the Trash without confirmation dialog.
  • Command–Brightness Down: Turn video mirroring on or off when your Mac is connected to more than one display.
  • Option–Brightness Up: Open Displays preferences. This works with either Brightness key.
  • Control–Brightness Up or Control–Brightness Down: Change the brightness of your external display, if supported by your display.
  • Option–Shift–Brightness Up or Option–Shift–Brightness Down: Adjust the display brightness in smaller steps. Add the Control key to this shortcut to make the adjustment on your external display, if supported by your display.
  • Option–Mission Control: Open Mission Control preferences.
  • Command–Mission Control: Show the desktop.
  • Control–Down Arrow: Show all windows of the front app.
  • Option–Volume Up: Open Sound preferences. This works with any of the volume keys.
  • Option–Shift–Volume Up or Option–Shift–Volume Down: Adjust the sound volume in smaller steps.
  • Option–Keyboard Brightness Up: Open Keyboard preferences. This works with either Keyboard Brightness key.
  • Option–Shift–Keyboard Brightness Up or Option–Shift–Keyboard Brightness Down: Adjust the keyboard brightness in smaller steps.
  • Option key while double-clicking: Open the item in a separate window, then close the original window.
  • Command key while double-clicking: Open a folder in a separate tab or window.
  • Command key while dragging to another volume: Move the dragged item to the other volume, instead of copying it.
  • Option key while dragging: Copy the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.
  • Option-Command while dragging: Make an alias of the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.
  • Option-click a disclosure triangle: Open all folders within the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
  • Command-click a window title: See the folders that contain the current folder.
  • Learn how to use Command or Shift to select multiple items in the Finder.
  • Click the Go menu in the Finder menu bar to see shortcuts for opening many commonly used folders, such as Applications, Documents, Downloads, Utilities, and iCloud Drive.

Document shortcuts

The behavior of these shortcuts may vary with the app you're using.

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Default Keyboard Shortcuts

Sketchup's default keyboard shortcuts are fairly easy to get a handle on. You can access them through the program by opening up the Window tab, going to Preferences and then Shortcuts. You'll have a list of all the available shortcuts that are set on SketchUp by default and even add your own custom ones, but we'll talk about that later. The SketchUp website itself has its own easy viewing guide for keyboard shortcuts, but for now, what we provide here is a concise list of SketchUp keyboard shortcuts for your own easy reference.

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Tool (Shortcut)

Function

2 Point Arc (A)

Use Arc tool.

  • You can specify the amount of the arc's bulge by typing a number and then pressing Enter.
  • You can specify the radius of the Arc by typing the dimension, pressing R, and hitting Enter.
  • You can specify the number of segments of the Arc (more segments mean smoother-looking Arcs) by typing the number of segments, pressing S, and hitting Enter.

Axis Lock (Arrow Keys)

Lock Axis when generating or moving an element.

  • Up Arrow for the Blue Axis.
  • Left Arrow for the Green Axis.
  • Right Arrow for the Red Axis.
  • Down Arrow for Parallel or Perpendicular Axes.

Circle (C)

Use Circle tool.

  • You can lock the program's current inferences (i.e. Axis, Plane, and Perpendicularity of generated element) by pressing Shift.
  • You can specify the Radius of the Circle by typing the dimension and pressing Enter.
  • You can specify the number of segments of the Circle (more segments mean smoother-looking Circles) by typing the number of segments, pressing S, and hitting Enter.

Eraser (E)

Use the Eraser tool.

  • You can soften/smooth surfaces by using the Eraser to take away the edges but retain the surface adjacent to them. Do this by holding Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can unsoften/unsmooth surfaces by holding down Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac) and Shift.
  • You can use the Eraser shortcut to Hide elements instead by holding down the Shift key.

Line (L)

Use the Line tool.

  • You can lock the program's current inferences (i.e. Axis, Plane, and Perpendicularity of generated element) by pressing Shift.
  • You can specify the length of the line by typing in the dimension and pressing Enter.

Move (M)

Move the selected element.

  • You can make a copy without displacing the original element by holding down Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can copy an element and create an External Copy Array in a row by moving the first copy, typing the number of copies in the array, pressing X and then Enter.
  • You can copy an element and create an Internal Copy Array in between by moving the first copy, typing the number of copies in the array, pressing X and then Enter.
  • You can lock the program's current inferences (i.e. Axis, Plane, and Perpendicularity of generated element) by pressing Shift.
  • You can move otherwise unmovable elements due to face or edge constraints by enabling auto-fold. Hold down Alt (Win) or Command (Mac).
  • You can specify the distance you're moving an element to by typing in the distance and pressing Enter.

Offset (F)

Offset line or perimeter objects.

  • You can allow resulting offsets to overlap by holding down Alt (Win) or Command (Mac).
  • You can specify the distance of the offset by typing in the distance and pressing Enter.

Orbit (O)

Orbit the view of the model.

  • You can also Orbit by pressing the mouse's middle scroll button.
  • You can disable 'gravity-weighted' orbiting by holding down Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can activate the Pan View tool by holding Shift. You can also do this by pressing the mouse's middle scroll button while holding Shift.

Paint Bucket (B)

Use the Paint Bucket tool to change or copy the Materials on Face elements.

  • You can fill a face and all adjacent faces with the same material by holding Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can replace all matching material faces in the model with your currently selected material by holding Shift.
  • You can replace all matching material faces in the selected object with your currently selected material by holding Shift and Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can sample a Material by holding down Alt (Win) or Command (Mac).

Push/Pull (P)

Push or Pull a selected face on an object.

  • You can utilize the Push/Pull and create a copy of the original face and leave the original face in place by holding down Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • Apply the same amount of Push/Pull as the previous face by double-clicking.
  • You can specify the distance you're moving an element to by typing in the distance and pressing Enter.

Rectangle (R)

Generate a rectangle.

  • You can start drawing the rectangle from its center by pressing Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • Specify the dimensions of the rectangle by typing in the length, a comma, and then the width, and then press Enter.

Rotate (Q)

Rotate a selected element.

  • You can rotate a copy and keep the original element in place by pressing Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can specify the angle of rotation by typing in the angle and pressing Enter. You can indicate this as a slope by typing the value for the rise, a colon (:), and then a value for the run, and then pressing Enter.

Scale (S)

You can scale the size of an element up or down.

  • Hold down Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac) to scale about the element's center.
  • To scale the object uniformly, you can hold down Shift.
  • You can specify the scale factor by typing in the number and pressing Enter. You can specify the factor in length units by typing in the units after the number.

Select (Spacebar)

Select elements with this tool.

  • You can add to the current selection by holding Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).
  • You can add/subtract to/from the current selection by holding Shift.
  • You can subtract from the current selection by holding Shift and Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac).

Tape Measure (T)

Make use of the Tape Measure tool to create guides or measure lengths.

  • You can resize the model by measure a distance, typing the intended size, and pressing Enter.

Zoom (Z)

Zoom in and out of the view of the model.

  • You can use this to change the Field of View of the model by holding down Shift and click-dragging the mouse.

Custom Keyboard Shortcuts

Other than the default keyboard shortcuts, we've mentioned before that it's possible to add custom shortcuts for different SketchUp tools and functions. This is especially useful for specific tasks you find yourself doing regularly but don't have keyboard shortcuts for.

Adding a custom keyboard shortcut in SketchUp. (Image source)

To customize or add personal keyboard shortcuts, click on the Window tab, go to Preferences and then Shortcuts. Look for the command – it even has a useful search function for that – and click on Add Shortcut. Tap the key combination that you want to sue and then click the plus sign to finalize the shortcut.

You can export your keyboard shortcuts by clicking export on the same Shortcuts dialog box. In the same way, you can import any custom keyboard shortcut presets that you see fit.

With all this at your disposal, you're well on your way to being the fastest SketchUp user in the West. Master the default shortcuts, customize what you want, and add your own.

To use a keyboard shortcut, press and hold one or more modifier keys and then press the last key of the shortcut. For example, to use Command-C (copy), press and hold the Command key, then the C key, then release both keys. Mac menus and keyboards often use symbols for certain keys, including modifier keys:


On keyboards made for Windows PCs, use the Alt key instead of Option, and the Windows logo key instead of Command.

Some keys on some Apple keyboards have special symbols and functions, such as for display brightness , keyboard brightness , Mission Control, and more. If these functions aren't available on your keyboard, you might be able to reproduce some of them by creating your own keyboard shortcuts. To use these keys as F1, F2, F3, or other standard function keys, combine them with the Fn key.

Cut, copy, paste, and other common shortcuts

  • Command-X: Cut the selected item and copy it to the Clipboard.
  • Command-C: Copy the selected item to the Clipboard. This also works for files in the Finder.
  • Command-V: Paste the contents of the Clipboard into the current document or app. This also works for files in the Finder.
  • Command-Z: Undo the previous command. You can then press Shift-Command-Z to Redo, reversing the undo command. In some apps, you can undo and redo multiple commands.
  • Command-A: Select All items.
  • Command-F: Find items in a document or open a Find window.
  • Command-G: Find Again: Find the next occurrence of the item previously found. To find the previous occurrence, press Shift-Command-G.
  • Command-H: Hide the windows of the front app. To view the front app but hide all other apps, press Option-Command-H.
  • Command-M: Minimize the front window to the Dock. To minimize all windows of the front app, press Option-Command-M.
  • Command-O: Open the selected item, or open a dialog to select a file to open.
  • Command-P: Print the current document.
  • Command-S: Save the current document.
  • Command-T: Open a new tab.
  • Command-W: Close the front window. To close all windows of the app, press Option-Command-W.
  • Option-Command-Esc: Force quit an app.
  • Command–Space bar: Show or hide the Spotlight search field. To perform a Spotlight search from a Finder window, press Command–Option–Space bar. (If you use multiple input sources to type in different languages, these shortcuts change input sources instead of showing Spotlight. Learn how to change a conflicting keyboard shortcut.)
  • Control–Command–Space bar: Show the Character Viewer, from which you can choose emoji and other symbols.
  • Control-Command-F: Use the app in full screen, if supported by the app.
  • Space bar: Use Quick Look to preview the selected item.
  • Command-Tab: Switch to the next most recently used app among your open apps.
  • Shift-Command-5: In macOS Mojave or later, take a screenshot or make a screen recording. Or use Shift-Command-3 or Shift-Command-4 for screenshots. Learn more about screenshots.
  • Shift-Command-N: Create a new folder in the Finder.
  • Command-Comma (,): Open preferences for the front app.

Sleep, log out, and shut down shortcuts

You might need to press and hold some of these shortcuts for slightly longer than other shortcuts. This helps you to avoid using them unintentionally.

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  • Power button: Press to turn on your Mac or wake it from sleep. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to put your Mac to sleep.* Continue holding to force your Mac to turn off.
  • Option–Command–Power button* or Option–Command–Media Eject : Put your Mac to sleep.
  • Control–Shift–Power button* or Control–Shift–Media Eject : Put your displays to sleep.
  • Control–Power button* or Control–Media Eject : Display a dialog asking whether you want to restart, sleep, or shut down.
  • Control–Command–Power button:* Force your Mac to restart, without prompting to save any open and unsaved documents.
  • Control–Command–Media Eject : Quit all apps, then restart your Mac. If any open documents have unsaved changes, you will be asked whether you want to save them.
  • Control–Option–Command–Power button* or Control–Option–Command–Media Eject : Quit all apps, then shut down your Mac. If any open documents have unsaved changes, you will be asked whether you want to save them.
  • Control-Command-Q: Immediately lock your screen.
  • Shift-Command-Q: Log out of your macOS user account. You will be asked to confirm. To log out immediately without confirming, press Option-Shift-Command-Q.

* Does not apply to the Touch ID sensor.

Finder and system shortcuts

  • Command-D: Duplicate the selected files.
  • Command-E: Eject the selected disk or volume.
  • Command-F: Start a Spotlight search in the Finder window.
  • Command-I: Show the Get Info window for a selected file.
  • Command-R: (1) When an alias is selected in the Finder: show the original file for the selected alias. (2) In some apps, such as Calendar or Safari, refresh or reload the page. (3) In Software Update preferences, check for software updates again.
  • Shift-Command-C: Open the Computer window.
  • Shift-Command-D: Open the desktop folder.
  • Shift-Command-F: Open the Recents window, showing all of the files you viewed or changed recently.
  • Shift-Command-G: Open a Go to Folder window.
  • Shift-Command-H: Open the Home folder of the current macOS user account.
  • Shift-Command-I: Open iCloud Drive.
  • Shift-Command-K: Open the Network window.
  • Option-Command-L: Open the Downloads folder.
  • Shift-Command-N: Create a new folder.
  • Shift-Command-O: Open the Documents folder.
  • Shift-Command-P: Show or hide the Preview pane in Finder windows.
  • Shift-Command-R: Open the AirDrop window.
  • Shift-Command-T: Show or hide the tab bar in Finder windows.
  • Control-Shift-Command-T: Add selected Finder item to the Dock (OS X Mavericks or later)
  • Shift-Command-U: Open the Utilities folder.
  • Option-Command-D: Show or hide the Dock.
  • Control-Command-T: Add the selected item to the sidebar (OS X Mavericks or later).
  • Option-Command-P: Hide or show the path bar in Finder windows.
  • Option-Command-S: Hide or show the Sidebar in Finder windows.
  • Command–Slash (/): Hide or show the status bar in Finder windows.
  • Command-J: Show View Options.
  • Command-K: Open the Connect to Server window.
  • Control-Command-A: Make an alias of the selected item.
  • Command-N: Open a new Finder window.
  • Option-Command-N: Create a new Smart Folder.
  • Command-T: Show or hide the tab bar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.
  • Option-Command-T: Show or hide the toolbar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.
  • Option-Command-V: Move the files in the Clipboard from their original location to the current location.
  • Command-Y: Use Quick Look to preview the selected files.
  • Option-Command-Y: View a Quick Look slideshow of the selected files.
  • Command-1: View the items in the Finder window as icons.
  • Command-2: View the items in a Finder window as a list.
  • Command-3: View the items in a Finder window in columns.
  • Command-4: View the items in a Finder window in a gallery.
  • Command–Left Bracket ([): Go to the previous folder.
  • Command–Right Bracket (]): Go to the next folder.
  • Command–Up Arrow: Open the folder that contains the current folder.
  • Command–Control–Up Arrow: Open the folder that contains the current folder in a new window.
  • Command–Down Arrow: Open the selected item.
  • Right Arrow: Open the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
  • Left Arrow: Close the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
  • Command-Delete: Move the selected item to the Trash.
  • Shift-Command-Delete: Empty the Trash.
  • Option-Shift-Command-Delete: Empty the Trash without confirmation dialog.
  • Command–Brightness Down: Turn video mirroring on or off when your Mac is connected to more than one display.
  • Option–Brightness Up: Open Displays preferences. This works with either Brightness key.
  • Control–Brightness Up or Control–Brightness Down: Change the brightness of your external display, if supported by your display.
  • Option–Shift–Brightness Up or Option–Shift–Brightness Down: Adjust the display brightness in smaller steps. Add the Control key to this shortcut to make the adjustment on your external display, if supported by your display.
  • Option–Mission Control: Open Mission Control preferences.
  • Command–Mission Control: Show the desktop.
  • Control–Down Arrow: Show all windows of the front app.
  • Option–Volume Up: Open Sound preferences. This works with any of the volume keys.
  • Option–Shift–Volume Up or Option–Shift–Volume Down: Adjust the sound volume in smaller steps.
  • Option–Keyboard Brightness Up: Open Keyboard preferences. This works with either Keyboard Brightness key.
  • Option–Shift–Keyboard Brightness Up or Option–Shift–Keyboard Brightness Down: Adjust the keyboard brightness in smaller steps.
  • Option key while double-clicking: Open the item in a separate window, then close the original window.
  • Command key while double-clicking: Open a folder in a separate tab or window.
  • Command key while dragging to another volume: Move the dragged item to the other volume, instead of copying it.
  • Option key while dragging: Copy the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.
  • Option-Command while dragging: Make an alias of the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.
  • Option-click a disclosure triangle: Open all folders within the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
  • Command-click a window title: See the folders that contain the current folder.
  • Learn how to use Command or Shift to select multiple items in the Finder.
  • Click the Go menu in the Finder menu bar to see shortcuts for opening many commonly used folders, such as Applications, Documents, Downloads, Utilities, and iCloud Drive.

Document shortcuts

The behavior of these shortcuts may vary with the app you're using.

  • Command-B: Boldface the selected text, or turn boldfacing on or off.
  • Command-I: Italicize the selected text, or turn italics on or off.
  • Command-K: Add a web link.
  • Command-U: Underline the selected text, or turn underlining on or off.
  • Command-T: Show or hide the Fonts window.
  • Command-D: Select the Desktop folder from within an Open dialog or Save dialog.
  • Control-Command-D: Show or hide the definition of the selected word.
  • Shift-Command-Colon (:): Display the Spelling and Grammar window.
  • Command-Semicolon (;): Find misspelled words in the document.
  • Option-Delete: Delete the word to the left of the insertion point.
  • Control-H: Delete the character to the left of the insertion point. Or use Delete.
  • Control-D: Delete the character to the right of the insertion point. Or use Fn-Delete.
  • Fn-Delete: Forward delete on keyboards that don't have a Forward Delete key. Or use Control-D.
  • Control-K: Delete the text between the insertion point and the end of the line or paragraph.
  • Fn–Up Arrow: Page Up: Scroll up one page.
  • Fn–Down Arrow: Page Down: Scroll down one page.
  • Fn–Left Arrow: Home: Scroll to the beginning of a document.
  • Fn–Right Arrow: End: Scroll to the end of a document.
  • Command–Up Arrow: Move the insertion point to the beginning of the document.
  • Command–Down Arrow: Move the insertion point to the end of the document.
  • Command–Left Arrow: Move the insertion point to the beginning of the current line.
  • Command–Right Arrow: Move the insertion point to the end of the current line.
  • Option–Left Arrow: Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word.
  • Option–Right Arrow: Move the insertion point to the end of the next word.
  • Shift–Command–Up Arrow: Select the text between the insertion point and the beginning of the document.
  • Shift–Command–Down Arrow: Select the text between the insertion point and the end of the document.
  • Shift–Command–Left Arrow: Select the text between the insertion point and the beginning of the current line.
  • Shift–Command–Right Arrow: Select the text between the insertion point and the end of the current line.
  • Shift–Up Arrow: Extend text selection to the nearest character at the same horizontal location on the line above.
  • Shift–Down Arrow: Extend text selection to the nearest character at the same horizontal location on the line below.
  • Shift–Left Arrow: Extend text selection one character to the left.
  • Shift–Right Arrow: Extend text selection one character to the right.
  • Option–Shift–Up Arrow: Extend text selection to the beginning of the current paragraph, then to the beginning of the following paragraph if pressed again.
  • Option–Shift–Down Arrow: Extend text selection to the end of the current paragraph, then to the end of the following paragraph if pressed again.
  • Option–Shift–Left Arrow: Extend text selection to the beginning of the current word, then to the beginning of the following word if pressed again.
  • Option–Shift–Right Arrow: Extend text selection to the end of the current word, then to the end of the following word if pressed again.
  • Control-A: Move to the beginning of the line or paragraph.
  • Control-E: Move to the end of a line or paragraph.
  • Control-F: Move one character forward.
  • Control-B: Move one character backward.
  • Control-L: Center the cursor or selection in the visible area.
  • Control-P: Move up one line.
  • Control-N: Move down one line.
  • Control-O: Insert a new line after the insertion point.
  • Control-T: Swap the character behind the insertion point with the character in front of the insertion point.
  • Command–Left Curly Bracket ({): Left align.
  • Command–Right Curly Bracket (}): Right align.
  • Shift–Command–Vertical bar (|): Center align.
  • Option-Command-F: Go to the search field.
  • Option-Command-T: Show or hide a toolbar in the app.
  • Option-Command-C: Copy Style: Copy the formatting settings of the selected item to the Clipboard.
  • Option-Command-V: Paste Style: Apply the copied style to the selected item.
  • Option-Shift-Command-V: Paste and Match Style: Apply the style of the surrounding content to the item pasted within that content.
  • Option-Command-I: Show or hide the inspector window.
  • Shift-Command-P: Page setup: Display a window for selecting document settings.
  • Shift-Command-S: Display the Save As dialog, or duplicate the current document.
  • Shift–Command–Minus sign (-): Decrease the size of the selected item.
  • Shift–Command–Plus sign (+): Increase the size of the selected item. Command–Equal sign (=) performs the same function.
  • Shift–Command–Question mark (?): Open the Help menu.

Other shortcuts

For more shortcuts, check the shortcut abbreviations shown in the menus of your apps. Every app can have its own shortcuts, and shortcuts that work in one app might not work in another.

Shortcuts For Mac Select All Default

  • Apple Music shortcuts: Choose Help > Keyboard shortcuts from the menu bar in the Music app.
  • Other shortcuts: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click Shortcuts.

Learn more

Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Create your own shortcuts and resolve conflicts between shortcuts
  • Change the behavior of the function keys or modifier keys




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