If you use shortcuts well, you won't need a mouse for anything.
I don't know if anyone has this habit, but every time before using a software, I always try out its various shortcuts. So today, I'm going to introduce the various shortcuts that I frequently use, which can also make up for the several weeks of no updates.
This article mainly covers the following scenarios:
- Mac / Windows
- Chrome Browser
- Xcode IDE
Mac / Windows#
- System-level Controls
| Action | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Close current page | command + W | ctrl + W |
| Quit current software | command + Q | alt + f4 |
| New window | command + N | ctrl + N |
| New tab | command + T | ctrl + T |
| Switch desktop | control + left / right | ctrl + win + left / right |
| Switch application | command + tab | alt + tab |
| Switch windows within the same application | command + ～ | - |
| Open "Force Quit Applications" window | command + option + esc | win + esc (TaskMan) |
| Open system settings | - | win + I |
| Minimize frontmost window to dock | command + M | win + D |
| Fullscreen | command + control + F | f11 |
| Lock screen | command + control + Q | win + L |
- File Manager (Finder / Explorer)
| Action | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Delete file (folder) | command + backspace | delete / (ctrl + D) |
| Move file (folder) | command + C → command + option + V | ctrl + X → ctrl + V |
| Create new folder | command + shift + N | ctrl + shift + N |
| Quickly open file manager | command + option + space | win + E |
| Create a copy of the selected file | command + D | ctrl + C → ctrl + V |
| Jump to specified path | command + shift + G | - |
| Copy current folder path | command + option + C | - |
| Empty trash | command + shift + backspace | - |
| Display files in different forms | command + 1 ～ 4 | - |
| Arrange files in different orders | command + control + 1 ～ 7 | - |
| Show path bar | command + option + P | - |
| Open file manager window with the same path | - | ctrl + N |
- Others
| Action | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Quickly open software, files | command + space | win + S |
| Open preferences for the application | command + , (comma) | ctrl + , |
| Save | command + S | ctrl + S |
| Select all | command + A | ctrl + A |
| Copy / Cut / Paste | command + C / X / V | ctrl + C / X / V |
| Undo / Redo | command + Z / command + shift + Z (command + Y) | ctrl + Z / ctrl + shift + Z (ctrl + Y) |
| Open emoji panel | fn | win + . (dot) |
| Delete character after cursor | control + D | delete |
Tips:
- On Mac, combining shortcuts with the trackpad can maximize the mouse-free work mode. In addition to shortcuts, I prefer using gestures to switch applications and desktops. Also, remember to enable the three-finger drag feature on the Mac trackpad as a substitute for mouse dragging capability. Check out Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac for more information.
- For operations with a specific order, combining the shift button generally achieves the reverse effect.
- Correspondence between Mac and Windows key positions: command - ctrl, option - alt, control - secondary ctrl.
Reference: Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Official
Chrome Browser#
Many shortcut keys in Google Chrome browser are actually the same as those in the system, such as closing the current page, opening a new window, and opening a new tab mentioned above. In addition, there are some commonly used shortcuts:
| Action | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Reopen the last closed tab | command + shift + T | ctrl + shift + T |
| Go back / forward one view | command + left / right | alt + left / right |
| Jump to the address bar | command + L | ctrl + L |
| Find | command + F | ctrl + F |
| Jump to the next tab | control + tab | ctrl + tab |
| Open link in a new background tab | command + click | ctrl + click |
| Zoom in / out on webpage content | command and + / - | ctrl and + / - |
| Open JavaScript console | f12 | f12 |
Reference: Keyboard shortcuts for Chrome - Google Chrome Official
Xcode IDE#
For iOS developers: (Many shortcut keys in Xcode are also the same as those in the system, such as closing the current page, opening a new tab, etc.)
- Familiarize with Code
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quickly find files (classes, properties, methods) | command + shift + O |
| Quickly locate the current file in the project | command + shift + J |
| Jump to definition | command + control + click |
| View method-related information (such as callers) | control + 1 |
| Go back / forward one view | command + control + left / right |
| Find | command + F |
| Find using selection (reduce copy-paste operations) | command + E |
| Find next | (command + G) / enter |
| Global search | command + shift + F |
| View related actions | command + click |
| View quick help | option + click |
- Code Development
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create new file | command + N |
| Create new Group | command + option + N |
| Replace | command + option + F |
| Add documentation comment | command + option + / |
| Comment out selected code | command + / |
| Re-match code completion | esc |
| Rename (edit all occurrences) | command + control + E |
- Build & Run & Debug
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Run | command + R |
| Run without building | command + control + R |
| Stop running | command + . |
| Clean build | command + shift + K |
| Clear console | command + K |
| Add / remove breakpoint | command + \ |
- Others
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open developer documentation | command + shift + 0 |
| Open welcome page and select a project | command + shift + 1 |
| Collapse / expand folder | left / right |
| Edit scheme | command + shift + , |
| Open simulator management page | command + shift + 2 |
| Find syntax errors | command + shift + ; |
Tips: You can also make use of various options in the Editor to improve development efficiency, such as Minimap, Assistant view, etc.
Reference: Menu Command Shortcuts - Xcode Official
It seems like the mouse has taken away the keyboard's job, but did the design of shortcuts help the keyboard make a comeback?
Alright, that's all I have to share today. Do you have any recommended or favorite shortcuts? Feel free to comment in the comment section!