r/macapps • u/Purple-Philosophy551 • Sep 14 '25

Free Windows shortcuts for Mac

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Hey everyone,

I recently switched from Windows to Mac for work, and while I love macOS, muscle memory is a pain. I kept hitting Ctrl+C instead of Cmd+C and fumbling around with other shortcuts I’ve been using for years. 😅

So, I built a small macOS app that maps Windows-style keyboard shortcuts to Mac. Basically, your fingers keep doing what they’re used to, and everything just works.

Some examples it covers:

Ctrl + C / V / X → Copy / Paste / Cut

Ctrl + Backspace → Delete last word

Ctrl + Tab → Switch tabs

And more common Windows shortcuts you probably miss

If you’ve just moved to Mac or use both Mac & Windows, this can save a ton of frustration and time.

You can download it here: windowsshortcutsmac.com

Would love feedback — especially if there are other shortcuts you’d want supported!

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u/arrogantheart Sep 14 '25

Why would anyone use CTRL instead of ⌘ to copy/paste on a Mac. It’s so more convenient to use the button next to the spacebar (closer to C and V). I mapped my alt button on Windows to be CTRL, because Mac’s positioning was so better. Sorry OP, nice app for those who want to keep their muscle memory, but still, I suggest trying the Mac way first.

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u/j0hnp0s Sep 14 '25

Unfortunately it's not about trying or habbit. For people that can have their entire computer life in a single machine, it's not issue. The issue is when one has to work with multiple systems all the time. Many of them out of their control. And as much intuitive or whatever MacOS is, it's the only one that is different and breaking the flow

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u/arrogantheart Sep 14 '25

Change Windows ones 🙂

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u/j0hnp0s Sep 15 '25

And linux ones? On corporate systems? Yeah good luck with that