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37 Secret Features of the Mac Keyboard
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Күн бұрынmacmost.com/e-3050 There is a ton of hidden functionality in the Mac keyboard that can unleash productivity power when you know about them. Learn how to type special characters, find hidden menu items, navigate around on the screen and so much more.
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00:00 Intro
00:31 1. Type Accent Marks
01:19 2. Another Way To Type Accent Marks
02:00 3. Using Modifiers To Type Special Characters
02:44 4. Emoji and Special Character Viewer
03:27 5. Hidden Menu Commands
04:22 6. Resizing Windows and Objects
05:33 7. Right Click Alternative
06:04 8. Reassign the Modifier Keys
06:40 9. Disable or Reassign the Caps Lock Key
07:08 10. Make Use of the Second Modifier Key
08:15 11. Assign the FN (Globe) Key Action
08:49 12. F-Keys Vs Special Features
09:34 13. Forward Delete
09:55 14. Page Up, Page Down, Home, End
10:06 15. Moving By Word or Line
10:27 16. Select With the Shift Key
11:03 17. Selecting Multiple Items
11:22 18. Keyboard Navigation
12:06 19. Hidden Dialog Keyboard Shortcuts
12:49 20. Auto Capitalize
13:15 21. Add Period With Double-Space
13:30 22. Keyboard Viewer
14:20 23. Find Missing Characters On Your Keyboard
14:46 24. The Accessibility Keyboard
15:34 25. Sticky Keys
16:06 26. Control Your Pointer With the Keyboard
16:54 27. Typing Characters With Unicode
18:02 28. Use the Dvorak Keyboard
18:42 29. Kill and Yank
20:03 30. More EMACS Commands
20:46 31. Force a New Line
21:20 32. Brightness and Volume In Smaller Steps
21:49 33. Hidden Help Menu Shortcut
22:30 34. Access the Menu Bar With the Keyboard
23:14 35. Custom Keyboard Shortcuts
23:54 36. Text Replacements
24:29 37. Jump Through Alphabetical Lists
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@CesarGamino 9 ай бұрын
I don't know ONE person that knows all these. I feel like I have to reatch this video each week to not forget them all!
@glenn_r_frank_author 9 ай бұрын
and then try them all 6 times so that we retain it as muscle memory!
@eyeojo 9 ай бұрын
That ONE is Gary. The one MacMost to rule them all
@sandgaijin 9 ай бұрын
@@glenn_r_frank_authorGet a Stream Deck and just program it into the macro keys.
@jimalix6270 5 ай бұрын
I've loved your videos for many years, Gary, but this is probably the single most useful one that you've made! This has already today made things easier for me! Thanks.
@collinwood60 9 ай бұрын
Wow! Tons of customizations. I love how versatile macOS and IOS are. I wish I had dumped Windows decades ago. Another gem Gary. Thanks for all you do.
@dbpike 9 ай бұрын
Brilliant! I've been an Apple/Mac convert for about 10 years. However, I never took the time to truly learn how to use my Macs to their fullest...until now! Having found your channel, I've had soooo many Ah Ha moments. However, this one is by far the best! This video should be mandatory for anyone using a Mac for the first time. Thanks sooo much!
@georgee3401 9 ай бұрын
Outstanding tutorial. This video is so comprehensive it could be called a mini course. Many thanks!
@peridot1454 Ай бұрын
I have to save this video. You've answered questions I haven't even asked yet. Just got my MacBook about a month ago (coming from PC) and there's so much I need to learn. This video has been SO educational, more so than any of the 100 or so I've already watched. Thank you.
@loisskiathitis8926 9 ай бұрын
Excellent! A very useful and informative video tutorial today! Thank you, Gary!👏🏻❤️
@MrTsatour 9 ай бұрын
Awesome Gary. Right at the top of your game with this one! Practical and super useful. Thank you.
@mihailskulbanskis6541 9 ай бұрын
This one was such a brilliant tutorial, Gary! Million thanks!
@carolinebarlow4795 9 ай бұрын
Thanks very much, Gary, for this extrenmely informative video! Learned quite a few new keyboard shortcuts today 👍
@fredrikbjurstrom4578 9 ай бұрын
That's a great tutorial! Soooo many shortcuts that I had no idea about. Thanks Gary! 🤩🤩🙌🙌🙏🙏
@jean-pierregariepy11 8 ай бұрын
Incroyable! Quelle découverte! Toutjours aussi intéressants, vos enseignements. Mille mercis à vous, de Montréal.
@carolinemyddelton580 9 ай бұрын
Aaaaand I've bookmarked this one! So many useful tips and possibilities. Thank you, Gary!
@marz833 9 ай бұрын
Great video Gary! I'm gonna keep this around as a reference. Thanks for doing this.
@LeoPerera 9 ай бұрын
This is the best video I've seen in a VERY long time. Love the channel.
@donross7820 9 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you. I have wondered about this stuff forever.
@jeanbiroute 9 ай бұрын
You’re the king. I’m amazed with every single video you make. Thank you for being you! You are awesome
@husamejle 9 ай бұрын
Super useful video as always Gary, I remembered an ancient combination I used to use (Option key + select text with the mouse ) this way you can select a "box" of text! or select vertically, it could be useful for lists or so..
@rogue_lele6167 3 ай бұрын
wow, there were so many hidden features. and I think there are many handy ones which people would like. But the most important thing is that I get to know a lot of new things whether I use it or not.
@nici1782 9 ай бұрын
Amazing, been using MAC for 20 years but I always learn something watching your videos
@maubry1675 5 ай бұрын
I had no idea the keyboard had so many amazing features!! Thank you so much I appreciate all your super helpful info!!
@artprojectsnz 7 ай бұрын
Garry - so useful mate! YES _ we could all read the manual - and I do - but this is so much more useful and intuitive - examples are so useful...well done mate - again!
@LTVoyager 7 ай бұрын
Great video. Now if I could just remember half of those when I need them.
@kingfisch 9 ай бұрын
Excellent information! Many I knew but most I didn’t. I came to the conclusion that if you want the keyboard to do something, more than likely there is a way to do it.
@l0d0wn 9 ай бұрын
Wonderful Gary!😎
@pwlinas5090 9 ай бұрын
Wow!!!!!! I had no idea of many of them. Tnx ssooooooo much
@melsaied101 9 ай бұрын
This is was an awesome video 👌
@shemmac4700 8 ай бұрын
I cannot believe that you have a video that goes for 25 minutes about Mac Keyboard shortcuts! Yet, I learnt sooo much!!
@35o125 8 ай бұрын
you are so good at this.
@stephenbridges2791 9 ай бұрын
You're right on the same wavelength as I am. I have a new Magic Keyboard that should be here, tomorrow. Got a new Magic Mouse last weekend. Mac's have always just been a perfect fit for me. I use control and option all the time. I knew some of those, but; I'm saving this to review tomorrow. Very good video, today.
@faraway7696 9 ай бұрын
Holy moly! A LOT of information. BUT: FINALLY I know how to start a new line in Apple Messages without sending the text. Thanks!
@scottboettcher1344 9 ай бұрын
This one deserved a bookmark; thanks! I'd always used Option K (think, Kelvin) to get the degree symbol ˚ , but I tried your Option 0, and I get a larger, slightly more legible degree symbol º vs ˚ ; also, for some reason using Option K you have to hit the Space Bar twice to insert just one space, so I'm retraining myself to use Option 0 from now on.
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
Actually I think the proper degree symbol is: Option+Shift+8 for °. Option+0 is º and Option+K is ˚, those are listed in character definitions as something else.
@ebatalha 8 ай бұрын
@@macmost I think ⌥ 0 is superscript o º, ⌥ 9 is superscript a ª and ⌥ ⇧ 8 is degree °
@ambercozzinowak 3 ай бұрын
thank you sir , you have helped me a lot today with this new macbook I have been given by my employer. Thanks!
@stratman103 9 ай бұрын
I'm only 5 minutes in and I've learned a TON of stuff!! Wow!
@jjlapierre 9 ай бұрын
I love KB Shortcuts and use many, but one that never worked for me is "simply hold down a key to get alternatives". I only get a repeating letter. If I turn repeat off, I get only a single letter, no matter how long I hold it. (I am on Sonoma) The rest works for me though - Thank you.
@alexscardigan 9 ай бұрын
Amazing video ! I know my question might be a bit weird and out of the subject. But how do you get your clicking effect, I think it’s probably from your recording app. Ngl, I’ve been looking for that everywhere !
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
Yes, the recording app. ScreenFlow.
@eoslove2022 9 ай бұрын
What a revelation!
@warrengibson7898 9 ай бұрын
I’m happy that emacs is available on MacOS. Its ctrl functions are baked into my fingers.
@RickTapkey2 9 ай бұрын
Fantastic information. Thank you. What key(s) can be pressed on a Mac keyboard to represent the Break key on a Windows keyboard?
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
What is it you are trying to DO, exactly? There is no break key, but what are you using the break key for that you want to do on a Mac? I'd need to know that to recommend a solution.
@RickTapkey2 9 ай бұрын
@@macmost using VBA in Access remotely and sometimes need to stop the code. On windows keyboard it’s CTRL-Break.
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
@@RickTapkey2 So in Excel? I'd look in Excel to see what command will do that on a Mac. I don't use VBA/Access with Excel so I'm afraid I can't help.
@AnilAtluriWord 9 ай бұрын
A great tutorial, Gary! Can you help with ASCII character key board or a source for Macbook?
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
Not sure what you mean by that.
@AnilAtluriWord 9 ай бұрын
@@macmost On Mac keyboard with an option+sh+k one gets But on Windows you get plenty more with a combination of multiple keys. For example this '♦, ♣' So where / how can one type / find such ASCII characters keys for a Mac?
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
@@AnilAtluriWord Just use number 4 in the video for that.
@AnilAtluriWord 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Gary. Though I did watch point 4 earlier I did not explore it. Thank for your patience. @@macmost
@terryclair2914 9 ай бұрын
I learn something every day, if I'm not careful!
@glenn_r_frank_author 9 ай бұрын
There is always so much good information in your videos, but sometimes it feels like drinking from a fire hose! I have to go back and re-watch several times to get it all! Which I guess in the end is good for all of us. :-)
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
I'll try to provide less information next time 😉
@glenn_r_frank_author 9 ай бұрын
@@macmost LOL! NO NO NO.... info packed is great! ;-)
@burningpile8371 9 ай бұрын
slow down the video
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
@@burningpile8371 See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/os-Kh9ya3p-ynok.html
@user-gl9bj1zc9o 9 ай бұрын
Thanks, very useful. How do I create a shortcut to turn an existing keyboard character into a Unicode character ie replace § with ∴ ?
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
Not sure what you mean. All characters are Unicode characters. Do you mean maybe use Text Replacements so you can type say !threedots and get ∴ as a result? See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hKqTgqSlrZ-YonU.html
@user-gl9bj1zc9o 9 ай бұрын
On my keyboard I have the unused symbol '§'. I would like to reassign this key so that when pressed, the unicode symbol '∴' appears. @@macmost
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
@@user-gl9bj1zc9o It is possible, but it takes a lot of know-how and tinkering with some low-level things on your Mac. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7yih5pn0sCcdmg.html
@user-gl9bj1zc9o 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Gary - a lot of information. My goal is doubly complicated because: 1. I am using a British keyboard; 2. I am trying to call a unicode character (2234), for which I can see no references nor examples. Are you able to assist? Many thanks again @@macmost
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
@@user-gl9bj1zc9o Not sure what you are looking to do. I show in this video how to type unicode characters like that. Once you have one, copy and paste is a good option.
@randallyons8745 9 ай бұрын
this should be part of education. I really enjoyed what you showed
@kswitch87 8 ай бұрын
Hi Gary is there a way to change the normal keyboard into a numeric keypad?
@macmost 8 ай бұрын
No. But you can get a small numeric keypad from a third-party maker pretty cheap if you need to enter a lot of data and like to do it that way.
@kswitch87 8 ай бұрын
@@macmost thank you so much!
@howardharrison3498 9 ай бұрын
Any keystroke to collapse all items in a single expanded folder? and also all folders in a list eg (Safari Bookmarks)?
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
In the Finder, Command+A to select all, then Command+Left to collapse. In Safari, Edit Bookmarks, it is Option+Left to collapse the selected folders (in the Finder Option+Right/Left does it too, but enclosing folders as well).
@patricklindahl868 9 ай бұрын
@12:50 How can I get a bigger text box for Save As:? Sometimes the file name is so long that I cannot se the whole name and I have to scroll thru the letters. There's plenty of space around the box....
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
There's no way to expand the width of the text field there.
@burningpile8371 9 ай бұрын
Is not too painful; I type somewhere else & copy.
@OMARRASHIDCASTROSAU 9 ай бұрын
hi there gary! could you make a shortcut to scan a document (or several pictures) and automatically compresses it to save it in files
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
I'm guessing you mean something in the Shortcuts app (not keyboard shortcuts which is what this video is about). I suppose you could. Probably lots of steps and not sure how easy it would be to build without knowing your coding skills. Not sure how to direct you here.
@OMARRASHIDCASTROSAU 9 ай бұрын
@@macmost yess i meant a shortcut in the Shortcuts app, i know i could do it using an external app, i'm just trying to avoid that. I'm still working on it
@n.l.541 8 ай бұрын
Man, you like a magician from OZ country)
@jpdemer5 9 ай бұрын
On my M1 Mini, holding a key down results in repeat letters. (Hold down the e, I get eeeeeeee....) Turning off key repeat entirely doesn't get me the accent options. Is this feature unique to Sonoma? Or to an Apple keyboard? (I'm using a Logitech MX.)
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
Could be an issue with your third-party keyboard. I'd contact their support about it.
@lindaashford7187 Ай бұрын
Does the Apple provided keyboard for iMac, with fingerprint reader, illuminate as the keyboards on Mac Laptops do? If so, HOW - it's driving me nuts!! Thanks.
@macmost Ай бұрын
No. I think the reason why they won't want that on a stand-alone wireless keyboard would be battery life.
@wbshappy1 2 ай бұрын
I hope you do a video on working with screenshots. I'd love to share things on Facebook; but it isn't really an immediately useful function; and the only way I've found to do it is very clunky. Screenshot>Rename the file>Save the file> find the the renamed file> (Where is the file?) Open the file> save the file> copy and paste the file... Errrr!
@macmost 2 ай бұрын
If you just want to post a screenshot to Facebook, why even bother with any of that. Use one of the keyboard shortcuts that copies to the clipboard, or use Shift+Command+5, have it set to "capture selected portion" so you can just grab an area with Command+C. Then paste into your Facebook post. No files needed at all.
@Mangold108 9 ай бұрын
too many things too fast 🤯....but good idea.
@rogue_lele6167 3 ай бұрын
there is no right control key in mine. maybe they have it in other keyboards.
@macmost 3 ай бұрын
Yes, it depends on the keyboard.
@unclefart5527 3 ай бұрын
Here's my secret - don't spill anything on it. It will cost you big. Replaced with logi MX keys. Half the price, lighted keyboard, better keys.
@solembum78 9 ай бұрын
Sonoma is so broken that your cursor glitches around 3:32
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
Why would you assume that was a Sonoma problem? In fact, it seemed to be a problem with my screen recording app. Not bad enough to throw away a day's worth of work and start over though.
@solembum78 9 ай бұрын
@@macmost I had exactly the same problem with Sonoma in some other apps and I wasn't recording my screen (however I do have a recording of that mouse flicker for a bug report = watch?v=42MLUjOdabM ) In fact, Sonoma gave me so many problems that I had to roll back to Ventura - which wasn't easy, due to Recovery bug - that prevents you from booting into recovery if you have ProMotion screen and have it set to 60Hz or less. I had to resort to DFU mode. Sonoma is a mess, but I can see how very few people will run into these problems - why would anyone run their expensive macs with 120Hz screens in 60Hz. Anyway, very good and informative video, thanks for that. I'm just very pissed with Sonoma lately.
@macmost 9 ай бұрын
@@solembum78 I've recorded more than 120 videos (including my course videos) with Sonoma and only one had this cursor blinking bug. Restarted ScreenFlow and it has never come back. ScreenFlow has also had an update since then too. I've never seen it when just using Sonoma, it was only in the recording (it records the position of the pointer separately so effects can be applied).
@johnhollister3 4 ай бұрын
Why are these features secret? Why is so much functionality hidden on the Mac? Oh, I know. Its a secret which Setting is used to control a given feature. And those controls are hidden somewhere in the tangled mess that Settings have become. I guess the present day Mac engineers learned their craft from reading the "Windows Hidden Features" books from the 90s. Does anybody else here remember those days?
@jodybevan6929 2 ай бұрын
These are diacritical characters.
@catnapper3923 9 ай бұрын
I love keyboard combinations! I don’t know them all by heart, but I know quite a few and use them instinctively. In fact, if I have to slow down, I can’t do it. One historical paper I was writing used some weird characters very often (a long “s” comes to mind, as in pursuit of happineſs) and I put all the keystrokes at the bottom so that I could refer to my own cheat sheet there (or do a copy/paste). Usually I google the one I want. The deep press for accents I want (en français, par example) works across all devices. Thanks Gary!