Mac OS Hot Keys. Windows Hot Keys

Each operating system has a number of its features. Some of them are useful, some not very. Apple's system is called Mac OS and has different versions, as well as the familiar Windows. And here, too, has its own secrets. Thus, the Mac OS hot keys are slightly different from any version of Windows.

Key designations

Apple products have a number of features. In particular, this applies to the keyboard. In addition to the usual keys, there are a few special ones, the designation of which is worth knowing. If the instruction did not look in time, then it will be useful for you to know what and how it is called.

So, the Ctrl key in the operating system from Apple is called control. In the future, this is useful, because the hot keys Mac Os are described only through the full name. And in the instructions too. The Alt key is named option. There is one more button that is found only in Apple products. Designation on the CMD keyboard. Its name is command.

Now, knowing all the notation, you can start memorizing the most useful and hot keys. By the way, without them, it is simply impossible to perform some actions, or it is too tedious and long.

Basics of the basics

Mac OS hot keys have a very extensive list. However, there are such combinations, without which it is impossible to work on a computer. They need to know, because they save time and energy. In the period of work, do not neglect them, and then it will be easier and easier for you to fulfill all your tasks.

What is useful

Remember this key combination, such as CMD and C. This allows you to copy information to the clipboard. After this information, a file or an element can be inserted into the desired location using a combination of CMD and V. This is the basis of the basics, because it is long and tedious to perform all these actions through the context menu. Especially in the Mac operating system. Hot keys that will also be useful: CMD and space. This combination allows you to quickly change the language layout on the keyboard.

It should be remembered by everyone

Quickly save the action on the computer allows such combinations as CMD and S. This happens under the standard name that the system chose. And also CMD, Shift and S. This combination allows you to save a document or file with a name change to the one you like best. Another useful combination is CMD and Z. This allows you to undo the last action.

It will not be necessary for everyone

This combination, like CMD and F, may not be necessary for everyone, but it's useful to know. This means - quickly perform a search. That is, the combination performs the "find" function in a document or on a page, in a folder or in the system as a whole. In the dialog search window, you can enter any necessary search parameters.

To create a new folder, it is enough to remember keys such as CMD, Shift and N. This combination can quickly create the right place for the daddy, in which you will then save various files. The same action is performed through the context menu, but here the matter of convenience and habit.

Useful, but not all combination - CMD + H. Mac OS hot keys in this combination allow you to hide the application that is currently running, but not necessary. If you draw an analogy with the Windows family, then it's the same as "minimize the window." Another useful combination is CMD + Alt + H. It allows you to minimize all applications except those that are currently open before your eyes.

In the operating system Mac OS there are other useful and not very hot keys. Some of them:

• Ctrl + F1 - starts access from the keyboard;
• Ctrl + F2 - allows you to enter the menu;
• Ctrl + F4 - switches applications from current to next;
• Ctrl + F5 - allows you to go to the "toolbar".

Windsocks hotkeys

The Windows operating system also has a number of combinations that help in the operation, like individual keys. For example, each user knows that Backspace allows you to erase the text in the document. Not every keyboard has a signature on this key, but it is always easy to find: it is above the Enter button and is indicated by a long arrow pointing to the left.

The Delete button is also familiar to many people. Even for those who are just starting work on the computer. The key allows you to delete an item, file or folder with one click. In case she was touched by chance, there is a chance to restore the necessary from the basket. But to delete from the system completely and irrevocably can be a combination of Delete and Shift. Then the files will not fall into the trash, but will be destroyed forever. Use caution when using this combination. Especially if you are not sure how useless are the files or objects.

The button with the Windows logo allows you to open the Start menu. However, there are little secrets with this button. For example, the combination "Start" + F1 calls the system directory. This is useful at first, when you are still learning how to work with a computer. "Start" + D allows you to quickly collapse all windows and show only the desktop. It is always useful when you need to quickly find a shortcut, but open too many different programs.

To refresh the window, which is useful for those who always have several browser bookmarks, press F5. The currently open workspace will show only the latest information.

The combination of the Ctrl keys with different buttons should be in memory for each user of the Windows operating system. What's what for here:

• Ctrl + A - allows you to select the entire open area. So, for example, if you perform this action in a folder, then all files in it will be selected. If in a text document, then all the text.
• Ctrl + C - allows you to copy information. Even in those documents or on Internet pages, where it does not work through the context menu.
• Ctrl + V is a paste from the clipboard. By the way, this action can also be performed anywhere.
• Ctrl + Z - Cancels the last step. For example, if you accidentally deleted an item in a text document, it will be easily restored. As well as if you moved an object from one folder to another not specifically.
• Ctrl + X is a pair of scissors. That is, you can cut an object and save it to the clipboard. From there you can insert it anywhere.
• Ctrl + Alt + Delete - starts the task manager. Double-clicking to restart the system. This is convenient when the computer starts to "hang" or "buggy" when the screen does not respond to mouse or keyboard presses.

However, all this, for the most part, concerns any version of Windows, except the last one - the G8. Since all the previous ones have a very standard menu and a list of commands, the combinations described above are universal. The last version is somewhat more complicated, because it is made inside a little differently. There is a hotkey Windows 8, which is very different from other operating systems. And it should be known to everyone who already uses or is going to use this OS.

The Eight and Its Secrets

The hottest key of Windows 8 is Alt. With her, you can perform a lot of actions, the implementation of which takes time through the mouse and the context menu. What do the following combinations do:

• Alt and A - opens the list of special features;
• Alt and D - removes the marked item;
• Alt and E - edit the selected file (name, for example);
• Alt and M - move the object to the place you selected (drop cascade menu);
• Alt and T are scissors that cut a file or region to the clipboard;
• Alt and V - insert the copied or cut object.

Easy to remember

The peculiarity of such hot keys is that you do not need to press them simultaneously. That is, first click the Alt button, and then select another desired letter on the keyboard. It is convenient, and most importantly - easy to remember. It makes no sense to hammer your head with all possible options, it is enough to learn only what is really important and will be used by you.

If you press the Win and F keys at the same time, the application's search panel is called up. This is a very necessary function, especially at the initial stage of using the operating system Windows 8. It is noteworthy that in any version of this operating system (Microsoft company) Esc key performs the same function - exits the program, file, window.

And one more thing...

In addition to all the above, laptop users are useful to know about what secrets are in their devices. In addition to the standard operating system-dependent combinations, there are also those that are designed specifically for laptop owners. So, the keyboard shortcut on the Fn + F2 laptop disables the Wi-Fi module, for example. However, most of the hot buttons depend on the model of the device (in the manual you can see all the features of a particular model). However, the common thing is that all combinations occur through pressing the Fn key. This is a function button that is responsible for performing a variety of actions in the system. Perhaps, only Apple products do not have it on the keyboard. However, there is enough functionality that is available as standard. Regularly using hot keys, you can significantly increase your own productivity of working with the computer.