Mac startup key combinations — by Apple Support

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Lists which keys or buttons to hold at startup to reach tools like Recovery, startup disk selection and diagnostics, with separate sections for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

Read the full article on support.apple.com

Source: Mac startup key combinations by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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