
Mac will automatically save the text replacements and sync across all your devices logged with same iCloud account. When you are in “Keyboard” preferences section, go to “Text” tab. This work across all applications unlike menu shortcuts that work only on particular application.įollow the below instructions for setup text replacement: For example, you can type 143 to convert it in to I Love You. With a single click, all your application windows are gone. Note: For an even faster solution, simply install and place the DisplayDesktop app in your dock. This will hide all the application and minimize the active application, instantly de-clutter your desktop. Text replacement will replace the entered text with the value you have setup in the preferences section. Another useful keyboard shortcut is Command + Option + H + M. Many people confuse the text replacement function as a keyboard shortcut. After creating the shortcut, you can edit anytime just by clicking on it in the “App Shortcuts” preferences. For example, if you have selected ⌘Z as shortcut keys then both “Undo” and “Page Thumbnails” function will work in the Pages app. Choosing duplicate shortcuts will do both the actions when used. Select key combination which is already not existing for another menu item. You can select shortcut keys as a combination, function keys or a single key. Ensure to select the menu title as exactly shown in the application menu. Pressing ⌘/ will show the page thumbnails on the sidebar.
You can create another shortcut for “Documents Only” menu (which also does not have default shortcut keys) to toggle the view. By using the shortcut keys you can enable thumbnails on the sidebar.
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Let us explain how to create a custom keyboard shortcut for the “Page Thumbnails” menu.
You have no other option than going to “View > Page Thumbnails” menu every time. However, some menu items like “Page Thumbnails” in Pages app do not have keyboard shortcut. When creating a document in Pages how many times you go to “Edit > Undo” menu for undoing last change? Obviously you tend to use “Command + Z” though you are not an expert in using keyboard shortcut keys. Important Point When Choosing ShortcutsĮxample of Menu Item Missing Shortcut Keys.
Example of Menu Item Missing Shortcut Keys.