Hidden Mac Shortcuts
Command + Shift + 5 = Screen Record
Most users screenshot, but this combo opens the hidden toolbar for screen recording and custom capture options.
Option + Click = Hidden Menus
Hold Option while clicking the Wi-Fi or volume icons in the menu bar to reveal hidden details and deeper system settings.
Command + Shift + Period = Hidden Files
Use this combo in Finder to instantly reveal system or hidden files—perfect for developers and tinkerers.
Control + Command + Space = Emoji Picker
No need to copy-paste emojis—this shortcut pops open the emoji and symbol menu in any text field on your Mac.
Command + H = Hide Active Window
Quickly hide the frontmost app without closing it. It’s perfect when multitasking or needing to quickly clean up your screen.
Option + Command + Esc = Force Quit Menu
Like Ctrl + Alt + Delete on Windows, this shortcut brings up the Force Quit dialog to shut down unresponsive apps fast.
Fn + Arrow Keys = Page Navigation
Use Fn + Up or Down to scroll entire pages, and Fn + Left or Right to jump to the beginning or end of a document in seconds.