MAC OS x shortcut keys Encyclopedia

In the following list, "opt" is the abbreviation for the "option key on the keyboard", "cmd" is the "command key", "ctrl" is the "control key". The authors say all the buttons have been tested, but the translator has not used all the key combinations personally, so this article is for informational purposes only; If you want to try a key combination that has not been used, please be careful.

First, press when the boot ...

mouse button Eject pull media (2.4f1 previous boot ROM may not include exit CD)

Opt key in equipped with "new world" firmware system of the machine to call out the "open firmware" boot system selection function.

The CMD-OPT key presses the two keys, until the computer emits two beeps, will change to Mac OS 9 boot.

Cmd-x (sometimes just hold down the x key) if Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X are on the same boot drive section (partition), pressing this button forces an OS X to boot.

Cmd-opt-shift-delete skips the original boot disk and changes the disk (or CD-ROM) to boot. The main function of this key is to force the computer not to read from the preset boot disk into the system file, so it will produce the "side effects" from the other disk boot. If your Mac is a machine with a SCSI interface, it will search from the highest number (ID) disk drive until you find the disk section that can be powered on. In the case of a machine with an IDE interface, the search order is not determined.

cmd-opt-shift-delete-# from SCSI disk with the specified ID #代表SCSI编号).

Cmd-opt-p-r Clear System parameter memory (PRAM), you must press and hold, and then release two times after the beep.

CMD-OPT-N-V clears the NV RAM, similar to the "Reset All" (Reset-all) action in the Open firmware.

Cmd-opt-o-f into open Firmware when powered on.

Cmd-opt-t-v forced Quadra AV machine to use an external TV as a monitor.

Cmd-opt-x-o is powered on system software that is burned in read-only memory (for Mac Classic only).

Cmd-opt-a-v forced the computer to identify the Apple AV display.

C use CD-ROM to boot. If the OS X was originally set to boot, but the CD player does not have a bootable CD, the OS 9 may be switched on.

D force the disk drive to boot.

n hold down the N key until the MAC flag appears on the screen, and the computer will attempt to boot through BOOTP or TFTP to the network server.

R forces PowerBook to reset the screen settings.

T forces the machine with the FireWire interface to enter the external disk mode (FireWire Target disk mode).

Shift closes all extensions (classic environments under OS 9 or OS X).

Shift closes the login entry and also turns off all unnecessary program core (kernel) extensions (that is, the so-called secure boot mode, which only applies to OS X 10.1.3 or newer system versions).

CMD turns off virtual memory at Power-on (Memory, only for classic environments under OS 9 or OS X).

When the blank key is powered on, start the Extended Feature Management Program (Classic environment under OS 9 or OS X).

CMD-V Displays the console message during power-on (OS X only).

Cmd-s is booted into a single user mode (OS X only).

Cmd-opt-c-i first set the system clock to date September 20, 1989, and then with this key combination boot, you can see the screen display special system small secret (only for Mac IIci machine).

Cmd-opt-f-x first set the system clock to date March 19, 1990, and then with this key combination boot, you can see the screen display special system small secret (only for Mac IIfx machine).

Second, the screen appears small Mac smiley face when pressed ...

When the blank key is powered on, start the Extended Feature Management Program (Classic environment under OS 9 or OS X).

Shift closes all extensions (classic environments under OS 9 or OS X) that include MacsBug (a program designer tool).

Shift-opt closes all extensions except MacsBug (Classic environment under OS 9 or OS X).

CTRL interrupts the boot process and enters the MacsBug debugging mode.

Third, the system screen appears after press ...

cmd-opt when a classic environment in OS 9 or OS X connects to a disk drive, it rebuilds the disk's desktop files.

Opt do not open any system windows (MAC OS 9).

Shift does not open the System window temporarily when the system file (Finder) is started. These windows are not really turned off and will appear as usual (Mac OS X) as soon as you reboot.

Shift do not perform any startup Project software (Mac OS 9).

Four, in the system screen press ...

Hold down the OPT key and then the mouse cursor

Press the close square on the window to close all system windows (except pop-up windows), and press Cmd-opt-w to get the same effect.

CMD-SHIFT-OPT-W Closes all system windows (including pop-up windows).

cmd-right ARROW key opens a file folder when the file window is displayed in list mode.

cmd-opt-right ARROW keys when the file window is displayed in list mode, repeat to open the folder, and the next layer of folders included in the file folder.

Cmd-the left ARROW key closes a file folder when the file window is displayed in list mode.

Cmd-opt-the left ARROW key when displaying in list mode in the File window, repeatedly closes the file folder, and it contains the Multi-layer folder.

Cmd-the upper arrow key to open the upper layer of the file folder. In Mac OS x, if the file folder is not selected beforehand and no windows are open, this button opens the current user's exclusive directory.

Cmd-opt-the upper arrow key to open the upper layer of the folder and close the active file folder.

Cmd-opt-shift-the top arrow key turns the desktop into an active window and selects the top-level disk drive.

Cmd-the DOWN ARROW key to open the selected item. In Mac OS x, if the file folder is not selected beforehand and no windows are open, this key opens the Desktop folder.

Cmd-opt-the DOWN ARROW key to open the selected item and close the active folder.

opt-mouse button When you press the small triangle image in the file window of the bar, you can display or hide the contents of the lower folder.

The TAB key selects a file folder that begins with an English letter under the name.

The Shift-tab key selects a file folder that begins with an English letter above the name.

Cmd-delete to move the selected items into the garbage cans

Five, in the system screen in the "Window" menu ...

Cmd-Select the item to close the window.

cmd-shift-Select items to return pop-up windows.

cmd-opt-Select the item to expand the selected window and close all other windows.

Ctrl-click the project to expand the selected window and hide the contents of other windows.

ctrl-opt-Select the item to start the Selection window and expand all other windows.

Vi. after the system has been started ...

The machine that has the power button is planted

The power button displays a dialog box on the screen that includes a shutdown, sleep, and reboot button (see the next section).

The Cmd-ctrl-power button forces a reboot. This is not necessary and is not recommended because it is possible to damage the contents of the data on the disk.

ctrl-cmd-opt-power button Fast shutdown.

cmd-The power button startup program to debug the software (if it was previously installed). Earlier Macs (such as Mac II machines) needed to install the Mercer Extension (Debugger init) written by Paul to use this feature, but this feature has become part of the system's firmware content with a 68040-processor Mac.

The Cmd-opt-power button lets the rear-type PowerBook and the desktop Mac go to sleep.

cmd-opt-ctrl-Power Manager to reset Power Manager (PowerBook 500 series only).

shift-fn-ctrl-Power Manager, Power Management program (PowerBook G3 and G4 series only).

Seven, in the machine without the power button

The Ctrl-Rewind button "Rewind" button is located in the upper-right corner of the new USB keyboard, usually used to exit the disc. Press this combination to display a dialog box on the screen that includes a shutdown, sleep, and reboot button (see the next section).

cmd-ctrl-The rewind button forces a reboot, which is not recommended in normal condition.

Ctrl-cmd-opt-Rewind button fast shutdown.

The cmd-button launches the program to debug the software (if it has been installed beforehand). Earlier Macs (such as Mac II machines) needed to install the Mercer Extension (Debugger init) written by Paul to use this feature, but this feature has become part of the system's firmware content with a 68040-processor Mac.

The cmd-opt-button lets the back-type PowerBook and the tabletop Mac go to sleep.