Complete PowerShell keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 8 shortcuts across 1 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
PowerShell is a popular DevOps/CLI tool used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 8 PowerShell shortcuts across 1 categories: Key Commands. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Get-Help [cmd] | Help |
| Get-Command | List commands |
| Get-Process | List processes |
| Get-Service | List services |
| Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned | Execution policy |
| | Select-Object [prop] | Select properties |
| | Where-Object {$_.condition} | Filter |
| | Export-Csv [file] | Export CSV |
The most essential PowerShell shortcuts are: Get-Help [cmd] (Help), Get-Command (List commands), Get-Process (List processes). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.
PowerShell has 8 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
Simply press the key combination while PowerShell is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.
The PowerShell shortcut for help is Get-Help [cmd].
Start with the essentials: Learn Get-Help [cmd] (Help) and Get-Command (List commands) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the Key Commands category first.
CLI tip: Create shell aliases for the commands you use most. Combine them with these shortcuts for maximum efficiency.