Making more use of keyboard shortcuts.
18 04 2009I’ve decided to make more use of keyboard shortcuts on my Mac.
My reasons for this are two fold.
To speed up my workflow and more importantly these days, to reduce the risk of RSA from the constant use of my mouse.
I have already replaced my old mouse with the more comfortable VX Revolution, this had made some difference but getting away from using the mouse as often as I do is the main aim.
I’m planning on trying to master a few different shortcuts during the course of a week as a way of trying to remember them.
This weeks shortcuts are:
CMD TAB, ⌘ ⇥
The CMD TAB key is the application switcher shortcut, used to easily switch between running applications on the Mac these keys bring up a bar like view showing all applications running, allowing selection from left to right, using the SHIFT key ⇧ along with CMD TAB allows application switching from right to left.
The second shortcut is:
CMD H, ⌘ H
CMD H will hide any open application on the Mac, thus allowing the application to be opened again using the CMD TAB shortcut.
If an open application is closed by clicking the red button in the top left corner, then the CMD TAB shortcut will not re-open the app.
Next is:
SHIFT CMD H, ⇧ ⌘ H when in Safari.
An application specific shortcut, SHIFT CMD H takes you back to your Homepage, Google in my case.
Hi Wayne,
An interesting article! I find that I use a lot of keyboard shortcuts but that this only started when I got the MacBook Air and started using it on planes, trains, and the like. I think it was the cramped conditions that made using the trackpad awkward that forced my hand, but now it has become second nature.
A couple that I have found useful are CMD+SHIFT+Q for close all programs and logout, CTRL+T in Safari for a new tab, and CMD+F in Safari for searching within a web page.
Look forward to the others you find!
Hi Mark,
CMD+T in Safari I use a lot, but I think the CMD+SHIFT+Q will be added to my list for future reference.
cheers
Glad you reminded me how to use the application switching shortcut. I never could get the hang of it in my early days as a Mac Switcher and so I gave up on it. Your posting has pushed me into giving this particular shortcut another go
cheers
Jane
P.S.
Love your choice of WP template!
Hi Jane,
I think using the shortcuts for a week is about the right length of time to learn and remember them.
Deciding which one’s to use next is a little more difficult.
Glad you like the theme BTW.