Mac Tips For Windows Switchers

For those of you who have switched from a Windows computer to a Mac, here are some tips to help you make the transition. Many keyboard shortcuts are similar except that instead of the Ctrl key you will use the Command (⌘) key.

• Cut = command+X
• Copy = command+C
• Paste = command+V
• Undo = command+Z
• Print = command+P
• Save = command+S
• Select All = command+A
• Close Window = command+W
• Switch Apps = command+Tab
• Quit App = command+Q
• Find Files = command+space bar
• Screenshot = shift+command+3

More Mac keyboard shortcuts can be found > HERE.

Here are some other tips for using your Mac.

• Buttons for closing, minimizing, and maximizing a window are in the upper-left corner of the window.
• Use the volume control in the menu bar, or use the volume keys on your Apple keyboard.
• Use Spotlight to quickly find and open apps, documents, and other files.
• You can also use Launchpad and the Dock to open your apps (programs).
• Looking for Windows File Explorer? Learn about the Finder.
• Looking for the Control Panel? Use System Preferences instead.
• Looking for the Recycle Bin? Use the Trash, which is in the Dock.
• To rename a file, click the file once to select it, then press the Return key and type a new name. Press Return when done.
• Preview most files on your Mac using Quick Look. Click the file once to select it, then press Space bar.
• Back-up files: Time Machine keeps a copy of all your files, and it remembers how your system looked on any given day.

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Keyboard Shortcuts For The iPad

There are some very good keyboards and keyboard cases for the iPad and you can even use an Apple Wireless Keyboard (or any wireless keyboard for that matter) with an iPad for writing longer documents. What's not so well advertised, however, is that there are a number of useful keyboard shortcuts you can use to get the most from your experience. Here are some of the most useful.

iPad keyboard shortcuts in Safari:

Command L selects the address bar so you enter a web address or search
Command W closes the tab you're looking at
Command T opens a new tab
Command R to refresh the current tab
Command W to close the current tab

Basic text editing shortcuts:

Command C copies text
Command X to cut text
Command V to paste text
Command Z to undo changes
Command Shift Z to redo them
Option Delete will delete the word before the cursor
Ctrl K deletes the text to the end of the line
Command Delete deletes the text to the beginning to the line
Shift and any arrow key to select text

iPad navigation shortcuts:

These aren't available by default, but can be by enabling the Voice Over accessibility feature. To do so, go to Settings > General > Accessibility and then turn it on. Some dedicated iPad keyboards have these shortcuts as dedicated buttons, such as to go back home.

Ctrl Option H is like pressing the home button
Ctrl Option H H opens the multitasking window
Esc acts as a back button
Option and any arrow key lets you scroll
Command Shift Tab switches you to the previous app
Command Tab takes you back again

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