iPhone & iPad Keyboard Shortcuts 2026: Pro Guide
Bluetooth keyboard with iPhone or iPad turns it into a productivity machine. After using Magic Keyboard daily for 4 years, here are the shortcuts that 10x your speed on iPhone/iPad.
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| Where | Cost | Wait | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cmd+Tab | Switch apps | Built-in | Universal |
| Cmd+Space | Spotlight search | Built-in | Find anything |
| Cmd+H | Home screen | Built-in | Like back home |
| Cmd+Shift+Tab | Stage Manager pile | iPad | Multitasking |
| Cmd+, (comma) | Settings | Most apps | App preferences |
Universal Shortcuts (iOS + iPadOS)
- Cmd + Tab — switch between apps (like Mac)
- Cmd + Space — Spotlight search
- Cmd + H — go to home screen
- Cmd + ↑/↓ — go to top/bottom of page
- Globe + Q — sign out
- Cmd + L — lock screen
- Globe + arrow keys — switch home screens
Text Editing Shortcuts
- Cmd + A — select all
- Cmd + C / V / X — copy/paste/cut
- Cmd + Z / Shift+Z — undo / redo
- Cmd + B / I / U — bold/italic/underline
- Cmd + → / ← — start/end of line
- Option + → / ← — next/previous word
- Shift + Cmd + → / ← — select to start/end of line
Mail Shortcuts
- Cmd + N — new email
- Cmd + R — reply
- Cmd + Shift + R — reply all
- Cmd + Shift + F — forward
- Cmd + Delete — delete email
- Cmd + Shift + S — save draft
Safari Shortcuts
- Cmd + T — new tab
- Cmd + W — close tab
- Cmd + Shift + T — reopen closed tab
- Cmd + R — reload page
- Cmd + L — focus address bar
- Cmd + 1-9 — switch to tab 1-9
- Cmd + Shift + ]/[ — next/previous tab
iPad Multitasking Shortcuts
- Cmd + Shift + Tab — Stage Manager pile cycle
- Globe + Tab — switch apps
- Globe + S — App Switcher
- Globe + Q — Spotlight
Custom Shortcuts (Make Your Own)
Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement. Type 'em' → autocompletes to your email. Type 'addr' → home address. Type 'sig' → signature.
Save 1000+ keystrokes/day on common typed text.
Cmd-Hold to See All Shortcuts
Press and HOLD Cmd key. iPhone/iPad shows all shortcuts available in current app. Lets you discover hidden ones. Works in Mail, Safari, Notes, almost every app.
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