⌘+N

New Window on Mac

Mac · Apps & Windows
ActionNew Window
Shortcut⌘ + N
PlatformMac
CategoryApps & Windows

About this shortcut

On Mac, you can new window with ⌘ + N. Opens a new window in the current app. It sits in the Apps & Windows group and is one of the Mac shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Mac conventions.

How to use it

1

Get ready

Open the app or screen where you want to new window.

2

Press the keys

Press ⌘ + N.

3

Done

Opens a new window in the current app.

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