Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.
Shortcut rows
8
Translated
8
Pages Markup Search Navigation
Top gain level: High
Browse shortcuts
Shortcut directory
PDF and Document Utility Shortcuts
Browse PDF readers, editors, and document utilities where keyboard navigation speeds up review and signing.
Apps
10
Shortcut rows
80
Translated shortcuts
80
Why this directory exists
PDF and document tools are often used for review, signing, and markup. Those tasks are repetitive enough that keyboard consistency can save noticeable time.
How to read the pages
- Each app page shows the MacKeys shortcut beside the native Windows version.
- Gain labels are estimated from repetition, ergonomic reach, and translation cost.
- Workflow sections keep the page browsable instead of turning into one long table.
Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit
Foxit PDF Editor is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.
Shortcut rows
8
Translated
8
Pages Markup Search Navigation
Top gain level: High
Browse shortcuts
Kofax Power PDF
Kofax
Kofax Power PDF is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.
Shortcut rows
8
Translated
8
Pages Markup Search Navigation
Top gain level: High
Browse shortcuts
Nitro PDF Pro
Nitro PDF Classic
Nitro PDF Pro is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.
Shortcut rows
8
Translated
8
Pages Markup Search Navigation
Top gain level: High
Browse shortcuts
PDF Expert
Readdle
PDF Expert is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.
Shortcut rows
8
Translated
8
Pages Markup Search Navigation
Top gain level: High
Browse shortcuts
PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange Editor is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.
Shortcut rows
8
Translated
8
Pages Markup Search Navigation
Top gain level: High
Browse shortcuts
PDF24 Creator
PDF24 Tools
PDF24 Creator is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.
Shortcut rows
8
Translated
8
Pages Markup Search Navigation
Top gain level: High
Browse shortcuts
PDFsam
PDFsam
PDFsam is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.
Shortcut rows
8
Translated
8
Pages Markup Search Navigation
Top gain level: High
Browse shortcuts
Sejda PDF
Sejda
Sejda PDF is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.
Shortcut rows
8
Translated
8
Pages Markup Search Navigation
Top gain level: High
Browse shortcuts
Smallpdf
Smallpdf
Smallpdf is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.
Shortcut rows
8
Translated
8
Pages Markup Search Navigation
Top gain level: High
Browse shortcuts
FAQ
Why PDFs? +
Because review, search, zoom, and annotation are very shortcut-friendly.
Does this include editors and signers? +
Yes, as long as they are cross-platform.