macOS Keyboard Shortcuts (Sequoia and Tahoe)
macOS · macOS Sequoia 15 / Tahoe 26
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Use this reference to find macOS Keyboard Shortcuts for switching apps, managing files in Finder, editing text, and navigating your Mac. It covers Sequoia 15 and Tahoe 26; check each entry’s app and version conditions and verification notes, since shortcuts can behave differently across apps or change with keyboard settings.
Punctuation keys use US notation as this reference’s editorial convention. You can switch the diagrams between US and JIS, but the JIS view is only a visual aid and does not indicate that key positions or behavior have been tested on JIS hardware. Here, 🌐 means Fn (Function) or Globe. When an Apple keyboard’s top-row keys control system features, you may need to hold Fn or Globe to use a function-key shortcut, depending on the Function Keys setting.
These shortcuts cover macOS Sequoia 15 and Tahoe 26. Available commands vary by app and can also be affected by changes to your keyboard settings.
🌐 means the Fn (Function) or Globe key. If the F keys control brightness or other special functions, combine them with Fn to send a standard function key.
Punctuation keys follow the official documentation’s notation and use the US layout as the reference. You can switch the diagram between JIS and US. The JIS diagram is a visual aid; it does not mean key positions or behavior have been tested on JIS hardware.
Finder commands and text-editing commands have separate conditions. The same key combination can behave differently depending on what you are working with.
Control Center and Notification Center are included as default Full Keyboard Access commands documented for both target versions.
Commands exclusive to macOS 27 or later in the current documentation are excluded.
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Apps and the screenOperating system
About this section
Find apps, switch between open apps and windows, and close them. This section also covers locking the screen when you step away.
Official source
Official page ↗Command–Space bar: Show or hide the Spotlight search field.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Fn-Shift-A: Show or hide Apps (macOS Tahoe 26 or later) or Launchpad (earlier versions of macOS).
Source checked：macOS Sequoia 15（2026-10-19） — The official list’s reference to Launchpad in earlier macOS versions was used as source evidence for Sequoia 15, the earlier of the two target versions. This is not a hardware test.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The official list explicitly identifies Apps for macOS Tahoe 26 or later. This is a source check, not a hardware test.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-Tab: Switch to the next most recently used app among your open apps.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Fn-Control-F3: Move focus to the Dock.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Fn-Control-F4: Move focus to the active window or next window.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-W: Close the front window.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-Q: Quit the current app.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Control-Command-Q: Lock your screen.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
FilesOperating system
About this section
Open and save documents, move between folders in Finder, and navigate Open and Save dialogs. Conditions on individual items identify Finder-only commands.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-O: Open the selected item, or open a dialog to select a file to open.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-S: Save the current document.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-N: Open a new Finder window.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-G: Open a Go to Folder window.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-H: Open the Home folder of the current macOS user account.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Option-Command-L: Open the Downloads folder.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command–Up Arrow: Open the folder that contains the current folder.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command–Left Bracket ([): Go to the previous folder. Command–Right Bracket (]): Go to the next folder.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command–Down Arrow: Open the selected item.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-N: Create a new folder.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-D: Select the Desktop folder from within an Open dialog or Save dialog.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-20） — The key-to-action mapping was checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test; a separate version-specific key check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Settings and permissionsOperating system
About this section
For Mac-wide settings, open [System Settings] and enter a setting name in the search field. For app permissions, go to [System Settings] › [Privacy & Security] and open the feature you want to check, such as [Files & Folders]. To open an app’s own settings, bring that app to the front.
Official source
Official page ↗Tip: Press Command–Space bar to show or hide the Spotlight search field. Open an app. Enter the app name in Spotlight, then press Return.
Source checked：macOS Sequoia 15（2026-10-20） — The Sequoia 15 edition of Apple’s official guide documents showing Spotlight, entering an app name, and pressing Return to open it (https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-pro/apd10f8d1038/2024/mac/15). The System Settings name and the settings and permissions entry points were checked in the same-version guides listed in the note. This is not a hardware test.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-20） — The Tahoe 26 edition of Apple’s official guide documents showing Spotlight, entering an app name, and pressing Return to open it. The System Settings name and the settings and permissions entry points were checked in the same-version guides listed in the note. This is not a hardware test.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-Comma (,): Open settings (preferences) for the front app.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-20） — The key-to-action mapping was checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test; a separate version-specific key check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
EditingGeneral operations
Official source
Official page ↗Command-A: Select All items.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-C: Copy the selected item to the Clipboard.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-X: Cut the selected item and copy it to the Clipboard.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-V: Paste the contents of the Clipboard into the current document or app.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-Z: Undo the previous command.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-Z to Redo, reversing the undo command.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
SearchGeneral operations
Official source
Official page ↗Command-F: Find items in a document or open a Find window.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
WindowsGeneral operations
Official source
Official page ↗Control-Command-F: Use or stop using the app in full screen, if supported by the app.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-M: Minimize the front window to the Dock.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-H: Hide the windows of the front app.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Fn-Control-F5: Move focus to the window toolbar.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Option-Command-Esc: Force quit an app.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Text and cursorGeneral operationsWhen entering or editing text in an app that supports these shortcuts
Official source
Official page ↗Control-A: Move to the beginning of the line or paragraph.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Control-E: Move to the end of a line or paragraph.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗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.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗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.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗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.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Option-Delete: Delete the word to the left of the insertion point.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Control-D: Delete the character to the right of the insertion point. Or use Fn-Delete.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-B: Boldface the selected text
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-I: Italicize the selected text
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-U: Underline the selected text
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Files and folders (Finder)FilesIn Finder
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-D: Open the desktop folder.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-O: Open the Documents folder.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-I: Open iCloud Drive.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-U: Open the Utilities folder.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-D: Duplicate the selected files.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Control-Command-A: Make an alias of the selected item.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-I: Show the Get Info window for a selected file.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗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.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Option-Command-P: Hide or show the path bar in Finder windows.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-R: Open the AirDrop window.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-K: Open the Connect to Server window.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-E: Eject the selected disk or volume.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Command-Delete: Move the selected item to the Trash.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-Delete: Empty the Trash.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
NotesApps
Official source
Official page ↗Fn-Q: Create a Quick Note.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Desktop and Mission ControlAcross your Mac
Official source
Official page ↗Control–Up Arrow: Open Mission Control.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Official source
Official page ↗Control–Down Arrow: Show all windows of the front app.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.
Control Center and Notification CenterAcross your MacWhen Full Keyboard Access is on and you are using its default commands
Official source
Official page ↗Open Control Center: Press Fn-C.
Source checked：macOS Sequoia 15（2026-10-19） — The default command with Full Keyboard Access enabled was checked against the Sequoia 15 edition of the official guide. This is not a hardware test.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The same conditions and keys were also checked against the Tahoe 26 edition of the official guide (https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/mchlc06d1059/26/mac/26). This is not a hardware test.
Official source
Official page ↗Open Notification Center: Press Fn-N.
Source checked：macOS Sequoia 15（2026-10-19） — The default command with Full Keyboard Access enabled was checked against the Sequoia 15 edition of the official guide. This is not a hardware test.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The same conditions and keys were also checked against the Tahoe 26 edition of the official guide (https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/mchlc06d1059/26/mac/26). This is not a hardware test.
Locking and logging outMac
Official source
Official page ↗Shift-Command-Q: Log out of your macOS user account. You will be asked to confirm.
Source checked：macOS Tahoe 26（2026-10-19） — The quote and key-to-action mapping were checked against Apple’s current official list. This is not a hardware test on Tahoe 26; a separate version-specific check for Sequoia 15 has not been performed.