Apple Contacts Keyboard Commands
| Action | Keyboard Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create a new contact card | Command + N |
| Create a new group (or folder for Exchange accounts) | Shift + Command + N |
| Create a new Smart Group | Option + Command + N |
| Show or hide groups | Command + 1 |
| View a card and list | Command + 2 |
| Go to the next card | Command + ] (right bracket) |
| Go to the previous card | Command + [ (left bracket) |
| Go to your contact card | Shift + Command + M |
| Open a card in a new window | Command + I |
| Edit the selected contact card | Command + L |
| Merge selected cards | Shift + Command + L |
| Mark a card as company or person | Command + \\ (backslash) |
| Choose a custom image for a contact | Option + Command + I |
| Save changes to a contact card | Command + S |
| Import contacts from a file | Command + O |
| Show the last imported contacts | Option + Command + L |
| Print contact details or lists | Command + P |
| Open Contacts Preferences/Settings | Command + , (comma) |
This table lists essential keyboard shortcuts for the Contacts app on macOS. Use these shortcuts to quickly create, edit, and manage your contacts more efficiently.