Colin Snow
There are several ways to put a Mac to sleep using a keyboard shortcut. If your keyboard has a power button, you can press and hold it for 1.5 seconds to put your Mac to sleep. Alternatively, you can use the Control/Command/Q shortcut, or the Control–Shift–Power button shortcut. If your keyboard does not have a power button, you can use a custom keyboard shortcut or a third-party application to map a hotkey for the sleep command.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard shortcut to put Mac to sleep | Control–Shift–Power button or Control–Shift–Media Eject |
| Keyboard shortcut to put display to sleep | Control–Power button or Control–Media Eject |
| Alternative keyboard shortcut to put display to sleep | Control-Shift-Backspace |
| Alternative keyboard shortcut to put Mac to sleep | Press and hold the power button for 1.5 seconds |
| Alternative keyboard shortcut to put Mac to sleep | Control/Command/Q |
| Alternative keyboard shortcut to put Mac to sleep | Shift, Command, Eject |
| Alternative keyboard shortcut to put Mac to sleep | ALT/OPT + CMD + Eject |
| Alternative keyboard shortcut to put Mac to sleep | Option–Command–Power button or Option–Command–Media Eject |
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What You'll Learn
Press and hold the power button for 1.5 seconds
Pressing and holding the power button for 1.5 seconds is a simple way to put your Mac to sleep. This method works regardless of whether your Mac has a Touch ID button or a regular power button.
If your Mac has a Touch ID button, you can put it to sleep by holding the Touch ID button for 1.5 seconds. This will lock the screen, and your Mac will go to sleep soon after.
If your Mac has a regular power button, you can also put it to sleep by holding the power button for 1.5 seconds. This is a straightforward method that does not require any additional keys or shortcuts.
It is worth noting that, in addition to the power button method, there are other keyboard shortcuts you can use to put your Mac to sleep. For example, you can use the Control-Shift-Power or Control-Shift-Media Eject shortcut to put your displays to sleep, or the Control-Power or Control-Media Eject shortcut to display a dialog box asking if you want to sleep, restart, or shut down.
Furthermore, you can create custom keyboard shortcuts for the sleep command. This can be done through the System Preferences, where you can assign a specific key combination to the sleep function.
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Use Control–Shift–Power or Control–Shift–Media Eject
To put your Mac to sleep using the keyboard, you can use the Control–Shift–Power or Control–Shift–Media Eject shortcut. This will put your displays to sleep without putting your entire system to sleep. This is useful if you want to save power while still being able to use connected AirPlay devices.
On a Macbook Pro, the keyboard shortcut for putting the display to sleep is Ctrl-Shift-Eject. However, as some Mac models, such as the MacBook Air, do not have an Eject button, the shortcut Control–Shift–Power can be used instead. This shortcut will not work if your Mac is set to turn on the power button with a tap instead of a press. In this case, you can remap the shortcut using third-party software like RayCast or BetterTouchTool.
To use RayCast, record a hotkey for the sleep command. To use BetterTouchTool, bind 16x brightness down and 16x keyboard lights down actions to a single key and use Shift + that key to do the opposite. This will allow you to dim your screen to black while keeping AirPlay functional.
Additionally, you can also use the Power button to put your Mac to sleep. Simply press and hold the Power button for 1.5 seconds.
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Set a custom keyboard shortcut for the Apple Menu, Sleep command
To set a custom keyboard shortcut for the Apple Menu, Sleep command, you can follow these steps:
- Go to System Preferences or System Settings on your Mac.
- Navigate to Keyboard & Mouse or Keyboard in the sidebar.
- Click on Keyboard Shortcuts or App Shortcuts.
- Click the "+" button below the list of shortcuts.
- In the Application field, select "All Applications."
- In the Menu Title field, type "Sleep."
- In the Keyboard Shortcut field, enter your desired key combination, such as Command-Control-Q or Fn⌘⌥F12. Ensure that your chosen shortcut is unique and will not interfere with any other commands.
- Close System Preferences.
Your custom keyboard shortcut should now be set for the Sleep command in the Apple Menu. You can test it out by going to the Apple Menu and verifying that your new shortcut appears next to the Sleep command. This shortcut should now work from any application, allowing you to put your Mac to sleep quickly and conveniently.
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Use Control–Power or Control–Media Eject to access the sleep option
If you want to put your Mac to sleep using your keyboard, one way to do it is by using the Control–Power or Control–Media Eject command. This command will bring up a dialog box asking you if you want to restart, sleep, or shut down your Mac. To put your Mac to sleep, simply select the "sleep" option from the dialog box.
It's worth noting that different Mac models may have slightly different keyboard layouts, so the exact keys you need to press may vary. However, the general principle of using the Control key in combination with the Power or Media Eject key remains the same.
On some Mac keyboards, the Power key is located on the upper right-hand side of the keyboard, usually next to the Delete or Backspace key. The Media Eject key, on the other hand, is typically found on the upper right-hand side of the keyboard as well, often next to the function keys (F1-F12).
In addition to the Control–Power or Control–Media Eject command, there are other keyboard shortcuts you can use to put your Mac to sleep. For example, you can press the Power button on your keyboard for about 1.5 seconds to put your Mac to sleep. Alternatively, you can also use the Option-Command-Media Eject key combination, especially if your Mac has a CD or DVD drive.
By using these keyboard shortcuts, you can easily put your Mac to sleep without having to reach for the power button or perform multiple steps. These shortcuts are especially useful when you want to quickly put your Mac to sleep and save power, or when you're using a Mac notebook and want to conserve battery life.
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Use Control–Command–Power to force your Mac to restart and then sleep
If you want to force your Mac to restart and then sleep using your keyboard, you can do so by pressing Control–Command–Power. This will force your Mac to restart without prompting you to save any open and unsaved documents.
To simply put your Mac to sleep, you can press the Power button to wake it from sleep, and then press and hold the same button for 1.5 seconds to put it to sleep. If you continue holding the Power button, you can force your Mac to turn off.
Additionally, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts to put your Mac to sleep:
- Option–Command–Power or Option–Command–Media Eject
- Control–Shift–Power or Control–Shift–Media Eject
Using the Control–Power or Control–Media Eject shortcut will bring up a dialog asking whether you want to restart, sleep, or shut down your Mac.
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Frequently asked questions
Press and hold the power button for 1.5 seconds.
You can use the keyboard shortcut Control-Shift-Eject.
You can use Shift-Control-Power.
Hold the Touch ID button for 1.5 seconds to lock the screen. Your Mac should go to sleep soon after.
Yes, you can use a third-party app like BetterTouchTool or RayCast to create a custom keyboard shortcut for the sleep command.
