Keyboard shortcuts can seriously boost your productivity—saving time, reducing clicks, and making everyday tasks feel effortless. While some of these shortcuts may seem familiar, discovering just one new trick can completely change the way you work. Here’s a no-fluff, go-to list of the most useful shortcuts for both Windows and Mac users.
| Action | Windows Shortcut | Mac Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Switch Between Open Apps | Alt + Tab | Command (⌘) + Tab |
| Reopen Last Closed Tab (Browser) | Ctrl + Shift + T | Command (⌘) + Shift + T |
| Snap Window to Side of Screen | Windows + Left/Right Arrow | Control + Command (⌘) + Left/Right |
| Quick Screenshot Tool | Windows + Shift + S | Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 |
| Lock Screen | Windows + L | Control + Command (⌘) + Q |
| Open Emoji Keyboard | Windows + . (period) | Control + Command (⌘) + Space |
| Jump to Desktop | Windows + D | F11 (or Fn + F11 on some Macs) |
| Search Your Computer | Windows + S | Command (⌘) + Space (Spotlight) |
| Zoom In/Out | Ctrl + +/- | Command (⌘) + +/- |
| Cycle Through Browser Tabs | Ctrl + Tab / Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Control + Tab / Control + Shift + Tab |
| Delete Full Word (text editing) | Ctrl + Backspace | Option + Delete |
| Open Task Manager / Force Quit | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Command (⌘) + Option + Esc |
| Create New Virtual Desktop | Windows + Ctrl + D | Control + Up Arrow → “+” in Mission Control |
| Move Cursor by Word (text navigation) | Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow | Option + Left/Right Arrow |
| Paste Without Formatting | Ctrl + Shift + V | Command (⌘) + Shift + Option + V |
