What does Cmd+L do?
In macOS Sonoma, Cmd+L means: Create an alias (shortcut) of the selected item.
Last verified: Not yet independently verified
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Sonoma | macOS | Create an alias (shortcut) of the selected item Verification pending |
| macOS Sonoma | macOS | Select the address bar to type a URL or search Verification pending |
| iPhone iOS 18 | iOS | Lock the iPhone immediately from an external keyboard Verification pending |
| Safari | Platform not independently verified | Select the Smart Search field to type a URL or search Verification pending |
| Safari | Platform not independently verified | Select the address bar to type a URL or search Verification pending |
| Xcode | Platform not independently verified | Jump to a specific line number in the current file Verification pending |
| Arc Browser | Platform not independently verified | Highlight the address bar to type a new URL or search Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cmd+L do?
- In macOS Sonoma, Cmd+L means: Create an alias (shortcut) of the selected item.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include macOS Sonoma, iPhone iOS 18, Safari, Xcode, Arc Browser. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.