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Keyboard Forest Mac OS

May 29 2021

Keyboard Forest Mac OS

  1. When using a Windows keyboard on a Mac, the Windows key is used instead of the Command key, and the Alt key is used in place of the Option key. For example, the Undo shortcut would use Windows+Z instead of Command+Z. It's also worth noting that their positions are.
  2. This layout is available through Mac OS keyboard settings. You can't buy a Mac with this layout. Used in Belgium. It's identical to the French layout on a Mac. You can buy a MacBook or Apple keyboard with this layout. Used in Bangladesh and India. This layout is available through Mac OS keyboard settings.
  3. Premium quality keyboard, fully compatible with Mac OS; German made Cherry MX keys for tactile feedback. White back-light keyboard. PBT double-shot seamless keycaps for perfect use in home, office & gaming. Comes with detachable USB Type-C cable. Dual layer PCB with USB N-Key Rollover; One year domestic warranty.
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Here is a list of all the shortcuts in Mac OS X.. Perhaps useful if you switched to the mac or forgotten certain shortcuts..

It’s a pretty long list, but perhaps useful..

Startup

' great keyboard for pc and mac users.I run a blog, in addition to doing my financial payments, email processing and social media, etc., this keyboard was a huge help to me as at 55 I find it easier to use a separate keyboard like this, versus the digital keyboard on the tablet'. On a Mac keyboard without a numeric keypad, K, U, 8, and O keys will move the cursor down, left, up, and right respectively. While the J,7,9, and L keys will move the cursor diagonally To click anything, press 5 on the numeric keypad.

  • “Press X during startup” = Force Mac OS X startup
  • “Press Option-Command-Shift-Delete during startup” = Bypass primary startup volume and seek a different startup volume (such as a CD or external disk)
  • “Press C during startup” = Start up from a CD that has a system folder
  • “Press N during startup” = Attempt to start up from a compatible network server (NetBoot)
  • “Press T during startup” = Start up in FireWire Target Disk mode
  • “Press Shift during startup” = start up in Safe Boot mode and temporarily disable login items and non-essential kernel extension files (Mac OS X 10.2 and later)
  • “Press Command-V during startup” = Start up in Verbose mode
  • “Press Command-S during startup” = Start up in Single-User mode

Finder window

  • “Command-W” = Close Window
  • “Option-Command-W” = Close all Windows
  • “Command-Right Arrow” = Expand folder (list view)
  • “Option-Command-Right Arrow” = Expand folder and nested subfolders (list view)
  • “Command-Left Arrow” = Collapse Folder (list view)
  • “Option-Command-Up Arrow” = Open parent folder and close current window

Menu Commands

  • “Shift-Command-Q” = Apple Menu Log out
  • “Shift-Option-Command-Q” = Apple Menu Log out immediately
  • “Shift-Command-Delete” = Finder Menu Empty Trash
  • “Option-Shift-Command-Delete” = Finder Menu Empty Trash without dialog
  • “Command-H” = Finder Menu Hide Finder
  • “Option-Command-H” = Finder Menu Hide Others
  • “Command-N” = File Menu New Finder window
  • “Shift-Command-N” = File Menu New Folder
  • “Command-O” = File Menu Open
  • “Command-S” = File Menu Save
  • “Shift-Command-S” = File Menu Save as
  • “Command-P” = File Menu Print
  • “Command-W” = File Menu Close Window
  • “Option-Command-W” = File Menu Close all Windows
  • “Command-I” = File Menu Get Info
  • “Option-Command-I” = File Menu Show Attributes Inspector
  • “Command-D” = File Menu Duplicate
  • “Command-L” = File Menu Make Alias
  • “Command-R” = File Menu Show original
  • “Command-T” = File Menu Add to Favorites
  • “Command-Delete” = File Menu Move to Trash
  • “Command-E” = File Menu Eject
  • “Command-F” = File Menu Find
  • “Command-Z” = Edit Menu Undo
  • “Command-X” = Edit Menu Cut
  • “Command-C” = Edit Menu Copy
  • “Command-V” = Edit Menu Paste
  • “Command-A” = Edit Menu Select All
  • “Command-1” = View Menu View as Icons
  • “Command-2” = View Menu View as List
  • “Command-3” = View Menu View as Columns
  • “Command-B” = View Menu Hide Toolbar
  • “Command-J” = View Menu Show View Options
  • “Command – [” = Go Menu Back
  • “Command – ]” = Go Menu Forward
  • “Shift-Command-C” = Go Menu Computer
  • “Shift-Command-H” = Go Menu Home
  • “Shift-Command-I” = Go Menu iDisk
  • “Shift-Command-A” = Go Menu Applications
  • “Shift-Command-F” = Go Menu Favorites
  • “Shift-Command-G” = Go Menu Goto Folder
  • “Command-K” = Go Menu Connect to Server
  • “Command-M” = Window Menu Minimize Window
  • “Command-?” = Help Menu Open Mac Help
  • “Command-Space” = Open Spotlight (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
  • “Command-Alt-Space” = Open Spotlight Guide (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
  • “F12” = Opens Dashboard (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)

Universal Access and VoiceOver

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  • “Option-Command-* (asterisk)” = Turn on Zoom
  • “Option-Command-+ (plus)” = Zoom in
  • “Option-Command– (minus)” = Zoom out
  • “Control-Option-Command-* (asterisk)” = Switch to White on Black
  • “Control-F1” = Turn on Full Keyboard Access
    When Full Keyboard Access is turned on, you can use the key combinations listed in the table below from the Finder.
  • “Control-F2” = Full Keyboard Access Highlight Menu
  • “Control-F3” = Full Keyboard Access Highlight Dock
  • “Control-F4” = Full Keyboard Access Highlight Window (active) or next window behind it
  • “Control-F5” = Full Keyboard Access Highlight Toolbar
  • “Control-F6” = Full Keyboard Access Highlight Utility window (palette)
  • “Command-F5 or fn-Command-F5” = Turn VoiceOver on or off (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
  • “Control-Option-F8 or fn-Control-Option-F8” = Open VoiceOver Utility (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
  • “Control-Option-F7 or fn-Control-option-F7” = Display VoiceOver menu (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
  • “Control-Option-; or fn-Control-option-” = Enable/disable VoiceOver Control-Option lock (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)

Mouse Keys

  • “8” = Move Up
  • “2” = Move Down
  • “4” = Move Left
  • “6” = Move Right
  • “1, 3, 7, 9” = Move Diagonally
  • “5” = Press Mouse Button
  • “0” = Hold Mouse Button
  • “. (period on keypad)” = Release Mouse Button (use after pressing 0)

Other Commands

  • “Option-Command-D” = Show/Hide Dock
  • “Command-Tab” = Switch application
  • “Command-Up Arrow” = Move up one directory
  • “Command-Down Arrow” = Move down one directory
  • “Page Up or Control-Up Arrow” = Move up one page
  • “Page Down or Control-Down Arrow” = Move down one page
  • “Option-Drag” = Copy to new location
  • “Option-Command-Drag” = Make alias in new location
  • “Command-Drag” = Move to new location without copying
  • “Command-C” = Show Colors palette in application
  • “Command-T” = Show Font palette in application
  • “Command-Shift-3” = Take a picture of the screen
  • “Command-Shift-4” = Take a picture of the selection
  • “Command-Shift-4, then press Control while selecting” = Take a picture of the screen, place in Clipboard
  • “Command-Shift-4, then Spacebar” = Take a picture of the selected window
  • “Option-Command-esc” = Force Quit
  • “Control-Eject” = Restart, Sleep, Shutdown dialog box
  • “Control-Command-Eject” = Quit all applications and restart
  • “Option-Command-Eject or Option-Command-Power” = Sleep
  • “Command-click window toolbar button (upper right corner)” = Cycle through available views for the window’s toolbar (dependant on the nature of the Finder or application window)
  • “Command-`” = Cycle through windows in application or Finder (if more than one window is open)
  • “Function-Delete (PowerBook, iBook only)” = Forward Delete (delete the character to the right of your cursor)

Pretty long list =)

When pixel precision is required, the trackpad or the USB mouse aren’t that efficient. That’s not because of the technical limitation, is it our hand that cannot do pixel precision movement correctly. This level of accuracy is required especially when you are designing something on your Mac. If you find yourself in such a situation, let me tell you that you can move and control the mouse pointer using the Mac Keyboard.

Mouse Keys is an accessibility feature included in macOS that allows you to do everything with the keyboard that you ideally do with the trackpad or the mouse. In this detailed guide, we will show you how to use it correctly and get the most out of it. Stay tuned.

How to Move and Control Mouse Pointer with Mac Keyboard

Step #1. Head over to System Preferences → Accessibility → Mouse & Trackpad.

Step #2. In here, check the box beside “Enable Mouse Keys.”

This will enable the Mouse Key feature on your Mac. But you will need to customize it a little to suit your requirement. To do so, follow the steps given below.

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Step #3. In the same window, click on “Options…”

Here you can customize the following things:

  • Press the Option key five times to toggle Mouse Keys
  • Ignore built-in trackpad when Mouse keys are on
  • Initial delay
  • Maximum speed

Now that you have customized the preferences as per your requirement let’s see how you can actually use it.

How to Use Mouse Keys on Mac Keyboard

Once the Mouse Keys option is enabled, you can use it everywhere. The cursor controls are as given below:

  • If you have a numeric keypad, you can use 2,4,8, and 6 number keys to move the cursor down, left, up, and right respectively. While the 1,7,9 and 3 number keys will allow you to move the cursor diagonally

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  • On a Mac keyboard without a numeric keypad, K, U, 8, and O keys will move the cursor down, left, up, and right respectively. While the J,7,9, and L keys will move the cursor diagonally
  • To click anything, press 5 on the numeric keypad. On the standard keyboard, you need to press “I”.
  • In order to hold the mouse button, press “0” key on the numeric keypad and press “.” (period) to release it. On the keyboard, you need to press the “M” key to hold the mouse button and “.” (period) to release

That’s a lot of keys to remember, but with overtime and regular practice you’ll master it and appreciate the precision it can achieve.

Signing off…

Mouse Keys feature is not for an average user that do regular work on the Mac. It is mainly for artists and designers who need extreme perfection. Besides that, this can come in handy if your trackpad isn’t working and also you don’t have a mouse; that’s more of a patchwork rather than a permanent solution.

Whatever is the reason, you only need to follow the guide above to get started.

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How likely are you to use Mouse Keys? Do you like it already? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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