These key combinations apply only to Mac computers with an Intel processor, not Mac computers with Apple silicon.
To use any of these key combinations, press and hold the keys immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac, or after your Mac begins to restart. Keep holding until the described behavior occurs.
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- Command (⌘)-R: Start up from the built-in macOS Recovery system. Or use Option-Command-R or Shift-Option-Command-R to start up from macOS Recovery over the Internet. macOS Recovery installs different versions of macOS, depending on the key combination you use while starting up. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
- Option (⌥) or Alt: Start up to Startup Manager, which allows you to choose other available startup disks or volumes. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
- Option-Command-P-R:Reset NVRAM or PRAM. If your Mac is using a firmware password, it ignores this key combination or starts up from macOS Recovery.
- Shift (⇧): Start up in safe mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- D: Start up to the Apple Diagnostics utility. Or use Option-Dto start up to this utility over the Internet. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- N: Start up from a NetBoot server, if your Mac supports network startup volumes. To use the default boot image on the server, hold down Option-N instead. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Command-S: Start up in single-user mode. Disabled in macOS Mojave or later, or when using a firmware password.
- T: Start up in target disk mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Command-V: Start up in verbose mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Eject (⏏) or F12 or mouse button or trackpad button: Eject removable media, such as an optical disc. Disabled when using a firmware password.
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If a key combination doesn't work
If a key combination doesn't work at startup, one of these solutions might help:
- Press and hold all keys in the combination together, not one at a time.
- Shut down your Mac. Then press the power button to turn on your Mac. Then press and hold the keys as your Mac starts up.
- Wait a few seconds before pressing the keys, to give your Mac more time to recognize the keyboard as it starts up. Some keyboards have a light that flashes briefly at startup, indicating that the keyboard is recognized and ready for use.
- If you're using a wireless keyboard, plug it into your Mac, if possible. Or use your built-in keyboard or a wired keyboard. If you're using a keyboard made for a PC, such as a keyboard with a Windows logo, try a keyboard made for Mac.
- If you're using Boot Camp to start up from Microsoft Windows, set Startup Disk preferences to start up from macOS instead. Then shut down or restart and try again.
Remember that some key combinations are disabled when your Mac is using a firmware password.
Learn more
- Keyboard shortcuts that you can use after your Mac has started up.
“Apple Smart Keyboard” makes typing smooth sailing. With the tactile feedback, the keys are designed to accelerate your typing. Wish to get the most out of it? We’ve listed out some of the very handy Apple Smart Keyboard shortcuts, which can let you carry out tasks more efficiently on your iPad Pro.
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Using the keyboard shortcuts, you can perform certain commands fast. And if you have used Mac, you will find them very familiar as most of them use the Command ⌘ key like a Mac. Have used PC keyboard before? Well, Command ⌘ key does the same thing as the Control key on a Windows computer.
- Is there a way to change the keyboard shortcut for opening the apple menu? Currently I have to press the CTRL-FN-F2 keys then use the down arrow key to view the list. I'd like to easily use 2 keys with 1 hand instead of the current 3.
- Jul 10, 2017 Navigate the menu bar with your keyboard Press Ctrl+F2 to move focus to the menu bar. This selects the Apple menu at the top-left of the display, whether or not you’re in full-screen mode. To select a different menu, navigate using the left or right arrow keys, or start typing to immediately jump to a menu matching your term.
Apple Smart Keyboard Shortcuts to Let You Get the Most Out of Your iPad Pro
How to Return to the Home screen with the Smart Keyboard
Accessing Home screen is quite upfront. If you ever want to return to the Home screen, use Command + H shortcut.
How to Switch between apps with the Smart Keyboard
Switching between apps with Smart Keyboard is pretty simple. To do so, hold down the Command key and press the Tab key.
An App Switcher will show up on the screen. You need to keep holding the Command key and tapping the Tab key until you have found the app you wish to jump into. Once the app is highlighted, release the Command key.
How to Access emoji with the Smart Keyboard
Accessing emoji with Smart Keyboard is as straightforward as you would like. Simply tap on the Globe Key in the bottom left of the keyboard at the lower left corner next to the control key.
Once you have used it, tap on globe key again in the bottom right corner of the screen to hide the keyboard.
How to Navigate pages and documents with the Smart Keyboard
Navigating pages as documents with Smart Keyboard is just as upfront.
You need to use Command + any arrow key to jump to the top or bottom of any page or document.
How to Spotlight search with the Smart Keyboard
You will be able to instantly access Spotlight Search with the Smart Keyboard. To do so, use the Command + Space shortcut.
How to View app-specific shortcuts with the Smart Keyboard
To find out the list of shortcuts, you can use with app, hold down the Command key for a few seconds. Next, a list of the keyboard shortcuts will pop up on the screen. Moreover, you will be able to get it done both in third-party apps and stock apps.
Check out the six simple keyboard shortcuts, which you may already be knowing:
- Select All: Command-A
- Cut: Command-X
- Copy: Command-C
- Paste: Command-V
- Bold: Command-B
- Italics: Command-I
How to Switch from your Smart Keyboard to software keyboard on iPad Pro
At times, you may want to use your software keyboard instead of the Smart Keyboard to carry out certain things like using dictation. iOS lets you switch between Smart Keyboard to software keyboard with ease.
In order to access software keyboard, simply tap the down arrow key on your Smart Keyboard, then touch and hold it until software keyboard shows up on the screen.
That’s pretty much it!
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