Disk Utility shortcuts
- 12 shortcuts
- System Utils
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Most Disk Utility shortcuts do one of three jobs. Disk images: New blank image, New image from folder, New image from volume and Open disk image. Work on a disk or volume: Erase, Partition, Restore and Eject. The view: Switch to Show Only Volumes view and Switch to Show All Devices view.
Start with these
- Get info
- Eject
- Open disk image
- New blank image
- Switch to Show All Devices view
- Switch to Show Only Volumes view
Tips for Disk Utility
- Switch to Show All Devices view ⌘2 and Switch to Show Only Volumes view ⌘1 switch between the two views.
- Check what is selected before you use Erase ⇧⌘E.
- The three shortcuts that create a disk image use the same letter with different modifiers: New blank image ⌘N, New image from folder ⇧⌘N and New image from volume ⌥⌘N.
General12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open disk image | |
| Erase | |
| Get info | |
| Switch to Show Only Volumes view | |
| New blank image | |
| Eject | |
| Switch to Show All Devices view | |
| New image from folder | |
| Restore | |
| Show or hide the sidebar | |
| New image from volume | |
| Partition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Disk Utility have on macOS?
Disk Utility has 12 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 1 section: General. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Disk Utility shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Get info (⌘I), Eject (⌘E), Open disk image (⌥⌘O), New blank image (⌘N), Switch to Show All Devices view (⌘2), Switch to Show Only Volumes view (⌘1). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Disk Utility shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 12 Disk Utility shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Disk Utility keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Disk Utility 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 Disk Utility 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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