There are many shortcut key combinations but here are some super useful ones for the Mac that everyone should know about!

Useful Shortcut Keys
Searchcommand + shift
Delete (moves selected item to Trash)command + delete
Show Desktopcommand + F3 (same to close)
Screenshot (link to full screenshot instructions)command + shift + 3 (or 4)
Working with text
Select All (in active window)command + A
Copy (selected item)command + C
Paste (insert copied item)command + V
Cut (copies and removes selected item)command + X
Managing Applications
Switch between open applicationscommand + tab
Display ALL open windows (organized by application)control + up (arrow) or F3
Display open windows for active applicationcontrol + down (arrow)
Display ALL installed Applications (Launchpad)F4
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