iOS Control Center & Quick Actions Shortcuts
iOS Control Center & Quick Actions keyboard shortcuts with key combinations, actions, and usage notes.
How to use this reference
Use this category reference to find shortcuts for the platform shown. Start with the section for your operating system, read the action and description, and try the shortcut in an appropriate application. Keys joined with a plus sign are held together; alternatives let you choose the combination that works on your keyboard. A gesture requires a compatible touchpad or touch screen rather than a physical keyboard.
Before practicing, check which window has focus. Text fields, browser tabs, terminal sessions, and system dialogs can interpret the same keys differently. Save any open work before testing commands that close a window, delete content, or change system settings. Accessibility commands may need to be enabled in settings first, and a laptop may require the Fn key for function keys. If a combination is intercepted by an application or a custom keymap, consult its built-in help and your operating system settings. Follow the full platform guide for related commands and additional context.
iPhone
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle Wi-Fi | Control Center → Wi-Fi icon | Tap the Wi-Fi icon in Control Center to toggle it; hold to see nearby networks |
| Toggle Bluetooth | Control Center → Bluetooth icon | Tap to toggle Bluetooth; hold to see and connect to nearby devices |
| Toggle Airplane Mode | Control Center → Airplane icon | Turn Airplane Mode on or off without opening Settings |
| Toggle Flashlight | Control Center → Flashlight icon | Tap to turn the LED torch on/off; hold to adjust brightness |
| Adjust Screen Brightness | Control Center → Brightness Slider | Drag the brightness tile up or down to adjust display brightness |
| Focus Mode | Control Center → Focus icon | Tap the crescent moon to activate Focus modes (Do Not Disturb, Sleep, Work, etc.) |
| Open Camera from Lock Screen | Long Press Camera icon (Lock Screen) | Long press the camera icon on the lock screen for instant Camera access |
| Screen Mirror / AirPlay | Control Center → Screen Mirroring | Share your iPhone display to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible display |
| Now Playing Controls | Control Center → Now Playing tile | Tap the song tile to expand music controls; swipe to skip or rewind |
| Toggle Dark Mode | Control Center → Dark Mode tile | Tap the Dark Mode tile (if added to Control Center) to switch appearance |
| Screen Recording | Control Center → Screen Record tile | Tap to start recording the screen; tap the red status bar and stop to end recording |