Contacts shortcuts
- 17 shortcuts
- Apple Apps
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Contacts shortcuts work on cards and lists. Create a card for a new contact adds a card, Edit the current contact opens it for editing and Save changes saves it. Go to the next card and Go to the previous card move through the cards.
Start with these
- Create a card for a new contact
- Edit the current contact
- Save changes
- Go to the next card
- Go to the previous card
- Merge or link selected cards
Tips for Contacts
- Merge or link selected cards ⇧⌘L combines the cards you have selected. Use it when one person has two cards.
- Open a card in a separate window ⌘I keeps one card on screen while you look at another.
- Go to the next card ⌘] and Go to the previous card ⌘[ use the two bracket keys with the same modifier.
General17
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save changes | |
| Show or hide the last import | |
| Mark a card as a company or person | |
| Open Contacts settings | |
| Import contacts from other apps | |
| Go to the next card | |
| Choose a custom image for a contact | |
| Create a card for a new contact | |
| Print mailing labels, envelopes, and contact lists | |
| Go to the previous card | |
| Open a card in a separate window | |
| Create a new list | |
| Edit the current contact | |
| Go to your My Card | |
| Create a new Smart List | |
| Show or hide lists | |
| Merge or link selected cards |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Contacts have on macOS?
Contacts has 17 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 1 section: General. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Contacts shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Create a card for a new contact (⌘N), Edit the current contact (⌘L), Save changes (⌘S), Go to the next card (⌘]), Go to the previous card (⌘[), Merge or link selected cards (⇧⌘L). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Contacts shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 17 Contacts shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Contacts keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Contacts keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Contacts shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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