Mac Tips
How to use your mac Track pad
This page will show you the important and straight to the tips on how you can use your mac system
(One finger tough trackpad softly)
(Two fingers tough trackpad softly)
(Three fingers swipe right to left)
Glide three fingers horizontally to switch between full-screen applications. This provides a smooth transition between immersive app experiences.
(Five fingers expand)
(Five fingers fold inward)
(Two fingers expand out)
(Five fingers expand outward)
(Two-finger swipe up) Scroll through content vertically.
(Three fingers tap on an icon or a folder)
(Four-finger swipe up)
Open Mission Control (macOS) or Task View (Windows).
(Rotate with two fingers)
Rotate an image or document.
Other tips on mac usage
(Use the short cut key Command + Space bar) then type in the search bar provided
- The
CommandKey (⌘): This is the Mac equivalent of theCtrlkey on a PC. Most common shortcuts like
Copy (Command + C),
Paste (Command + V),
Cut (Command + X),
Save (Command + S),
and Undo (Command + Z)
use theCommandkey instead ofCtrl.
- The
- The
OptionKey (⌥): This key often functions like theAltkey on a PC. It's used for special characters, accessing hidden menus, and various application-specific shortcuts.
- The
- The
ControlKey (⌃): While PCs heavily rely onCtrl, the Mac'sControlkey has more specialized uses. It's often used for right-clicking (Control-click) or for specific application functions.
- The
- The
DeleteKey vs.Backspace: Macs have aDeletekey that functions like a PC'sBackspace(deleting characters to the left). To delete characters to the right (like a PC'sDeletekey), you'll pressFn + Delete.
- The
- No Dedicated
AltKey: As mentioned, theOptionkey serves the role ofAlton a PC.
- No Dedicated
- Function Keys (F1-F12): On a Mac, the top row of keys often defaults to media controls (brightness, volume, playback) and special functions. To use them as traditional function keys (F1, F2, etc.), you typically need to press the
Fnkey simultaneously.
- Clicl on the Mac Apple icon on the far top left corner
- click on about this mac
1. Use the shortcut ket command + space bar,
type the item you want to search for
press enter
2. Use five fingers pinch in to reveille apps
click on the desired app to open
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