For example, if I make a change on the Volacci website, I’ll want to see how it looks from a new/unidentified user’s point of view. While this is true, I use Google Chrome’s Incognito window function for testing. Why this is useful: Most people assume this function is for surfing the web without leaving a trace. New incognito window (Google Chrome only): ⌘ + Shift + N
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Why this is useful: If you have multiple windows open on one screen and want to take a screenshot of one of those windows without having to minimize, move, or resize the others. Now, hover over desired window until it’s highlighted green, then click.) Of specific window (without having to choose with crosshairs): ⌘ + Shift + 4, then, when crosshairs appear, press Spacebar. Why this is useful: If you’ve hidden the toolbar (Ctrl + Shift + F), it is easier (in my opinion) to use these keyboard shortcuts than to reopen the toolbar and click the bulleted or numbered lists icons.Īdd hyperlink: ⌘ + K (with or without desired text selected) Screenshots Why this is useful: If you have a ridiculous number of tabs open in one browser window, this can be more efficient than clicking on each tab one-by-one especially if you have so many tabs that their width is compromised. With that, this function does not work with incognito windows in Google Chrome Why this is useful: If you accidentally closed the wrong tab or intentionally closed a tab but want to recall it without having to look go through your browser history. This keystroke remembers last 10 closed tabs Why this is useful: if you’re doing this often, it is way faster than finding the little ‘X’ on the tab itself also works for closing finder windows and other programs Works in chrome, safari (most if not all browsers), finder windows with Mavericks OSX
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Any of these full screen shortcuts also work nicely when presenting, either from a projector or screen sharing. As for hiding the toolbar in a google doc, I just prefer to do this when I know I won’t need to access it for a while, giving me more room to work with. Using ⌘ + M to minimize a window or program can save you time. True, minimizing a window may only take a second to do, but if you have to do it every minute, it adds up. If you constantly have to minimize or resize windows, you are wasting time and likely breaking the rhythm of your work flow. Why these are useful: Sometimes when you have many different programs/windows open on one screen (or even two), it can create a lot of visual cluster and make it more difficult to complete the task at hand. Hide toolbar in google docs: Ctrl + Shift + F Note: these two shortcuts only work with Mountain Lion OSX and higher
Ultra full screen: Shift + ⌘ + F (again to exit full screen) Works on any app with double arrow icon in top right of window Remember though, if you don’t see a keyboard shortcut listed below or in the spreadsheet, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist just search for it!įull screen: Ctrl + ⌘ + F (again to exit full screen) Also, here is a screenshot of the shortcuts that I have created that has all of the below shortcuts and more! In order to differentiate between the different uses for these keyboard shortcuts, I will break them down into two main categories:įor each keyboard shortcut, I will list the keystrokes, along with why it’s useful (some are not so obvious). Though the following shortcuts are listed from a Mac user point of view, almost all are transferable for other computer systems.
Many programs and websites (such as the Google suite) even have their own built-in keyboard shortcuts that can be reviewed in their settings, but the ones discussed below are fairly universal.
There are many more keyboard shortcuts available than what I am listing, but not all are useful on a day-to-day basis. Though mice and trackpads are great for doing sensitive stuff like design, when used correctly, keyboard shortcuts save time and boost productivity. Did you know that in the early days of computers, the mouse didn't exist? Everything was done by keyboard.
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