Open command palette
Global
A universal starting point for many workflows.
With MacKeys
⌘ + P
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + P
High frequency
Programming shortcut guide
Cursor shortcuts for Mac-native people on Windows
Cursor is a natural fit for MacKeys because the app combines traditional editor shortcuts with AI-driven workflows. The faster the keyboard path to search, prompt, and apply edits, the less you leave the flow state to translate between Mac and Windows muscle memory.
With MacKeys
Command-first shortcuts stay readable and familiar.
The goal is not to make Figma different. It is to remove the modifier translation layer so common actions still feel like the Mac workflow your hands already know.
Without MacKeys
The work is the same, but the keyboard language keeps shifting.
Native Windows shortcuts usually ask for `Ctrl` and `Alt` translations. In dense design sessions, that adds up as hesitation, extra reach, and slower recovery when you are moving quickly.
Shortcut rows
8
Workflow actions covered on this page.
Translated shortcuts
8
Rows where MacKeys removes the Windows modifier translation.
High-gain actions
4
7 of these are high-frequency shortcuts.
Workflow sections
Jump to the part of Figma where shortcut translation matters most.
Commanding
Commanding shortcuts
Prompting and command palette shortcuts.
Editing
Editing shortcuts
Core code editing actions.
Duplicate line
Editor
A common edit that is easy to automate in the muscle memory layer.
With MacKeys
⌘ + D
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + D
High frequency
Comment line
Editor
Useful for quick code exploration and refactors.
With MacKeys
⌘ + /
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + /
High frequency
AI Workflows
AI Workflows shortcuts
Actions tied to AI-assisted development.
Open chat
AI
A common AI assistant entry point for code questions and edits.
With MacKeys
⌘ + L
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + L
High frequency
Submit prompt
AI
Moves quickly from idea to action.
With MacKeys
⌘ + Enter
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + Enter
High frequency
Apply edit
AI
Helpful when the AI is suggesting code changes.
With MacKeys
⌘ + Shift + Enter
Without MacKeys
Ctrl + Shift + Enter
Medium frequency
Reading the gain labels
A shortcut gets a higher estimated gain when it combines three things: frequent use, more awkward native Windows modifiers, and a higher likelihood of breaking Mac muscle memory in the middle of focused work.
High gain
Medium gain
Low gain
Why this matters in Cursor
Cursor rewards fast repetition. Duplicate, group, frame, zoom, and property-copy actions are not isolated commands. They are part of the rhythm. The closer that rhythm stays to Mac muscle memory, the less time gets lost to tiny modifier decisions.
FAQ
Why include Cursor separately from VS Code? +
Because its AI-first workflow changes how developers navigate and apply edits, even though the base editor model is familiar.