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Contacts is the address book built into macOS, keeping people and companies in sync across iCloud, Google, Exchange, and other accounts. Its shortcuts make it quick to add and edit cards, step through your contacts, and clean up duplicates.

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All Apple Contacts keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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+ 2 more controls in the table below

31 shortcuts

Contacts 7

Action Shortcut
New Contact Card ⌘N
Edit Current Contact ⌘L
Merge or Link Selected Cards ⇧⌘L
Save Changes ⌘S
Mark as Company or Person ⌘\
Choose Custom Image ⌥⌘I
Open Card in Separate Window ⌘I

Edit 6

Action Shortcut
Undo ⌘Z
Redo ⇧⌘Z
Copy ⌘C
Paste ⌘V
Select All ⌘A
Cut ⌘X

Window 6

Action Shortcut
Close Window ⌘W
Quit Contacts ⌘Q
Minimize Window ⌘M
Toggle Full Screen ⌃⌘F
Hide Contacts ⌘H
Hide Other Apps ⌥⌘H

Lists 5

Action Shortcut
New List ⇧⌘N
New Smart List ⌥⌘N
Show or Hide Lists ⌃⌘S
Show or Hide Lists (Alternate) ⌘1
Show or Hide Last Import ⌥⌘L

Navigation 4

Action Shortcut
Search Contacts ⌘F
Go to Next Card ⌘]
Go to Previous Card ⌘[
Go to My Card ⇧⌘M

File 3

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Import Contacts ⌘O
Print Labels, Envelopes, or Lists ⌘P
Open Contacts Settings ⌘,

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Mac edition · 31 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Apple Contacts shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Apple Contacts shortcut?
Apple Contacts has 31 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
Is this an official Apple Contacts product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Contacts. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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