A long list of modifier key tricks

Apr 18, '07 07:30:00AM

Contributed by: ecbtln

Many people here on MacOSXHints have posted cool undocumented features based on holding down modifier keys, but I've always wanted a compiled list of all of them, because I will occasionally forget a few. So, I compiled the ones on MacOSXHints, and added a lot more that I don't think were here yet. My description, except for a few, assume that you are holding that modifier key as you are following the directions. Some of them aren't very descriptive, so be sure to post a comment if you can't understand any of them, or if they don't work for you. Additionally, be sure to add more comments of additional tricks that I have not mentioned.

To make it easier, I have posted it here in the remainder of this hint, and on a wiki so that it is easier to collaborate and make the list bigger. Read on to see my list...

[robg adds: I haven't verified all of these, nor am I sure which appear here elsewhere ... but shortcuts are always of interest, so I felt it worth posting.]

COMMAND and OPTION together:

OPTION: COMMAND: OPTION and SHIFT together: Shutdown, Restart, Log Out, and Sleep: I'm sure there are many others; feel free to add your favorites.

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