Save As Shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+S / ⌘⇧S)
Save a copy under a new name: ⌘⇧S on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+S on Windows. Plain Save is ⌘S / Ctrl+S.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save As (new name/location) | ⌘⇧S | Ctrl+Shift+S | |
| Save | ⌘S | Ctrl+S | |
| Save As in Microsoft Word | ⌘⇧S | F12 | |
| Export / Download | ⌘⇧E | Ctrl+Shift+E | |
| Print to PDF | ⌘P → PDF | Ctrl+P → PDF |
Save a separate copy
⌘⇧S (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+S (Windows) opens the Save As dialog so you can save the document under a new name or in a new folder, leaving the original untouched. Plain ⌘S / Ctrl+S just overwrites the current file.
Word is the exception
Microsoft Word on Windows uses F12 for Save As (Ctrl+Shift+S opens the Save-a-copy panel in some versions). Most other apps — and Word on the Mac — use the standard ⌘⇧S / Ctrl+Shift+S.
FAQ
What is the Save As shortcut?
Press ⌘⇧S on the Mac or Ctrl+Shift+S on Windows to save the document under a new name or location.
What is the difference between Save and Save As?
Save (⌘S / Ctrl+S) overwrites the current file; Save As (⌘⇧S / Ctrl+Shift+S) creates a new copy with a different name or folder.
What is the Save As shortcut in Microsoft Word?
On Windows, Word uses F12 for Save As; on the Mac it's ⌘⇧S.