Mac 101 A Beginners Guide To Mac Os Keyboard Shortcuts

Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts to quickly navigate inside your Mac OS system and applications.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.1

- How to use common Mac OS keyboard shortcuts to speed up repetitive tasks.
- How replace multiple mouse clicks with simple key combinations.
- How to use common shortcuts in multiple applications.

What you'll learn

How to use common Mac OS keyboard shortcuts to speed up repetitive tasks.

How replace multiple mouse clicks with simple key combinations.

How to use common shortcuts in multiple applications.

* Requirements

* Turn on your Mac computer and be able to identify the keys on the keyboard.
* We will be using built-in applications for examples
* so there is no extra software to buy.
* This is a basic course meant for novice users.
* Intermediate users wanting to familiarize themselves with keyboard shortcuts on their Mac computers are also welcome.

Description

What if you could simply click two keys on your keyboard and have your Mac's print dialog box pop-up on the screen? Oh sure, you could scroll your cursor up to the top of the screen and find "File", then scroll down the drop-down list to the "Print" tab and click it. Or, you could simply press the Command-P and the same box pops up.

This doesn't sound like a big deal at first, but when you add all of the other functions built into your Mac OS keyboard shortcuts you could be a Keyboard NINJA!

Okay, maybe not a NINJA, but really close.

The bottom line is keyboard shortcuts will simplify your workflow whether your working in a writing document, a graphics application, or trying to switch from one running application to another with the flick of your wrist (yes, there's a shortcut for that!).

So come with me and let's dive into the wonderful world of Mac OS keyboard shortcuts and release your inner-Keyboard NINJA*!

* And by the way, I bolded some of the words in this text using common keyboard shortcuts (Command-B). See? Keyboard shortcuts are everywhere!

Who this course is for:

Beginner Mac users.
This course will benefit everyone from homemakers to students to professionals. Anyone with an interest in learning how to simplify their use of their Mac system.
People that use/own a Mac computer.

Course content

5 sections • 12 lectures

Introduction 2 lectures

Introduction Preview 01:42

Welcome to the course. If you would like to increase your Mac OS keyboard shortcut skills...you've come to the right place! Come join me today!

Screen Setup Information Preview 03:24

This video will explain the screen setup for these tutorials so the student will be able to follow along with the keyboard shortcuts.

Attached is a downloadable PDF which can be viewed on the screen or printed. The document is a Mac OS Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheet for the student to reference.

Finder Commands 4 lectures

Switching Views in the Finder Window Preview 02:11

Opening New Windows and Tabs Preview 02:05

In this video, the student will learn how to. create a new window and create tabs within the Finder window.

Create New Folder, Delete Files/Folders, and Find Containing Folder Preview 02:24

This video will teach the student how to quickly create a new folder in the Finder menu. I've also added the keyboard shortcuts to delete files/folders and a quick way to discover folder your file is in.

Get Info Preview 00:53

This shortcut opens up the file's/document's "info window" so you can view all the details about the folder/file, such as it's size, date created, permissions, etc.

Section 3: Application Switching 1 lectures

Application Switching Preview 03:01

Did you know there's an easy way to switch between your running applications? There is! This shortcut will change your Mac experience and speed up your work as you're able to quickly click back and forward through your active apps.

Section 4: Application Commands 2 lectures

Creating a New Window, Opening a File, and Closing a Window. Bonus: Rotate pages Preview 08:34

Do you need to quickly create a new document or open an existing document? Then these shortcuts are for you. There is also a shortcut to close windows, when you have too many running at the same time, and a speedy way to cycle through your open documents with the flick of two keys!

Using the Save, Save As, and Quit Shortcuts Preview 06:22

One of the best habits you can get into, whether creating a text document or using graphic software, is to hit the "Save" command keys. Sometimes you may want to even create another copy of a document as a backup using the "Save As" feature. Either way, these shortcuts have your covered! Also, when you're done for the day, tap the keyboard shortcut for quitting the application and take a much-needed break for yourself!

Section 5: Text Editing 3 lectures

Using Cut/Copy/Paste Preview 04:50

One of the most basic of shortcuts are the cut/copy/paste commands. These commands are available in a number of applications, from word documents to webpages. Learn how to quickly and efficiently cut/copy and paste from one document to another. These commands will quickly become second-nature to you!

Pasting Text and Matching the Documents Style and Your Friend the "Undo" Command Preview 06:42

Have you ever copied text and pasted it into a document and then realized the styles of the text you pasted don't match your document? We've all been there. With this shortcut, you will be able to copy text from anywhere and then have the pasted text match your document, using a quick shortcut on your keyboard. And if that's not cool enough, how about being able to press two keys and undo what you've just done in your document. Brilliant!

Using Your Keyboard to Navigate Page, Highlight Entire Page...and Emoji bonus! Preview 08:51

One of the quickest ways to move your cursor around text is to use shortcuts. In this video, you will learn how to move to the beginning of lines, end of lines, the beginning of the document and the end of the document. You will also learn how to select all the text on the page, and as a bonus, how to get the emoji dialog box to pop up with a keystroke.