Mac handy shortcuts

Last time we shared common shortcut keys for Microsoft devices. This time we look at the Mac shortcuts. 

The Mac keyboard has a command key (⌘), an option key instead of a Windows key and alt key and an additional function key (fn). 

Handy keyboard shortcuts: 

• Command + A Selects all items in the active window (icon view), all items 
  in the column (column view), or all items in the list (cover flow view) 

• Command + C Copies selected items 

• Command + X Cuts the selected items 

• Command + V Pastes items from clipboard 

• Command + W Closes active window 

• Command + Q Quits any progam 

• Command + Z Undoes the last action(if possible) 

• Command + N Opens a new finder window 

• Command + O Opens(launches) the selected item 

Multi-Touch gestures on your notebook trackpad: 
 
Tap to click 
Tap with one finger to click. 
 

Secondary click: Double-tap with two fingers to  perform the equivalent equivalent of Control-click or right-click.
Smart zoom: Double-tap with two fingers to zoom in and back out of a webpage or PDF.     

 Scroll: Slide two fingers up or down to scroll.

 
You can learn more shortcuts by looking at the right side of any menu, it should list an alternate keyboard shortcut if one is available.  

I hope these shortcuts have helped you, remember you are in control of your computer not the computer is in control of you (even though it may feel that way at times).