Hi all.

I just got my first ever MacBook Air M1 coming from Windows my entire life. Amazing so far, but I do miss some features and shortcuts from Windows. One of them is using a shortcut to go to the address bar.

Think Alt + D in windows.

For Mac, this is achievable by pressing Command + L. For me, this is a stretch because I need to use both hands and with Windows, I got used to just using my left hand.

To change this:

• Go to System Preferences >> Keyboard >> Shortcuts

There, you can change various shortcut keys. For this, we will focus on "App Shortcuts."

• Go to App Shortcuts >> press the "+" icon >> select "Safari" on the dropdown application menu

For the menu title, I have read that it has to be exact.

• Set the menu title to "Open Location..." (make sure to include the three dots)

• Hit command + D in the keyboard shortcut box and click "add."

Now, you're done remapping but this time, the add bookmark shortcut will be simultaneously pressed because command + D is a default shortcut for adding to bookmarks in Safari.

Change this by doing the exact same steps but this time:

• Put "Add Bookmark..." as the menu title (include the three dots)

• and hit Command + B (or whatever shortcut you want to assign it to).

And, if all done correctly, it should work!

This post might be disorganized for some people but I'll be happy to answer any confusion.

UPDATE: I have made updated post with more shortcuts. Check it out here.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/1hpjz11/40_essential_mac_keyboard_shortcuts_to_boost/

Shortcuts

1. Command+H - Hides the front window

2. Option+Command+H - Hides all other windows except the front window

3. Command+Tab - Switch between apps

4. Command+L in safari to switch to url bar

5. Command+1/2/3/4 to switch view in finder

6. Space to quick view selected file

7. Right click on closed settings app to quickly jump to any settings

8. Command+Option+v to move the copied file

9. Command+Q - Terminate the front window app

10. Command+W - Close the front window. To close all windows of that app add Option key.

11. Command+M - Minimize the front window. To minimize all windows of that app add Option key.

12. Command+Option+Space open finder search

13. Control+Command+F - Full screen/exit

14. Command+` - Switch between an app opened windows

15. Command+, - Open app settings page

16. Command+G - Next search

17. Command+Shift+C - Open computer window in finder

18. Command+R - Opens original location of selected alias or shortcut in finder

19. Enter button after selecting file to rename

20. Command+E - Eject the selected .dmg or a removable media

21. Shift+Command+. - Show hidden files in finder

22. Command+Shift+brackets - Previous and next tab in safari

23. Option+Command+esc - Open task manager

24. Fn+Q - Make a new note in a new window

25. Option+Right arrow on a folder in list view in finder to expand all folder, alternatively Option click the disclosure arrow icon. Option+Left arrow to reverse. Right and left arrow to expand the selected folder only.

26. Command+Control+D - Alternative for Force Touch. I bind it to my mouse middle button click

27. Command+Option+I - “Get Info” of multiple selected items together in finder

28. Command+tab - Switch to last used app

What shortcuts do you use daily?