Maximize Window Shortcut for Mac with Parallels Desktop

When working with Parallels Desktop for Mac, optimizing keyboard shortcuts can significantly enhance your productivity. In this post, we'll explore how to maximize window shortcuts and make the most out of your Parallels Desktop experience.

To access the list of key combinations for Parallels Desktop, go to the Parallels Desktop menu bar at the top of your Mac menu bar, choose Parallels Desktop → Preferences → Shortcuts, and select Application Shortcuts. This feature allows you to access Parallels VM settings and change view modes with ease.

To add or remove a key combination, select it from the list and click the Remove button (- symbol) or Add button (+ symbol). Then, choose the modifier keys and adjust the character in the text field if needed. To edit an existing key combination, double-click the line you'd like to change, or select it and click the Edit button.

If the lock sign is on, click it, and you'll be prompted to enter your Mac account password. You can edit, remove, or add a new key combination for your VM in just a few steps.

Parallels Desktop also allows you to customize keyboard shortcuts for switching between Coherence, Full Screen, and Window view modes, as well as showing and hiding Parallels Desktop in the Application Shortcuts menu.

To see and customize your keyboard shortcuts, go to the Parallels Desktop menu in the top Mac menu bar, choose Parallels Desktop → Preferences → Shortcuts, and select your VM from the list. This way, if you're used to pressing Cmd+C to copy text in Mac OS X, you don't have to switch to the Windows equivalent, Ctrl+C.

In addition, you can use and customize keyboard shortcuts for switching between Coherence, Full Screen, and Window view modes, as well as showing and hiding Parallels Desktop in the Application Shortcuts menu. This feature is extremely useful for the keyboard shortcuts that require keys which aren't present on a standard Mac keyboard.

By default, Parallels Desktop maps common Mac OS X keyboard shortcut key combinations to the equivalent Windows key combinations. You can also use these shortcuts by choosing Devices menu → Keyboard and selecting a key combination. To activate a keyboard shortcut, simply press a key combination on your keyboard.

With Parallels Desktop, you can configure your keyboard shortcuts to work the way you want both on your Mac and Windows. Whether you're looking to use your favorite keyboard shortcuts on your Mac or in your Windows virtual machine, Parallels Desktop has got you covered.

By following these steps and tips, you'll be able to maximize window shortcuts for Mac with Parallels Desktop and enjoy a seamless and efficient computing experience.

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