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In macOS, what is the name for the app shortcut screen (with all the installed apps icons displayed, taking up the whole screen) found by pinching with thumb and three fingers together (or sliding-in 4 fingers together, alternatively) on Trackpad?
macos trackpad gesture
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In macOS, what is the name for the app shortcut screen (with all the installed apps icons displayed, taking up the whole screen) found by pinching with thumb and three fingers together (or sliding-in 4 fingers together, alternatively) on Trackpad?
macos trackpad gesture
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In macOS, what is the name for the app shortcut screen (with all the installed apps icons displayed, taking up the whole screen) found by pinching with thumb and three fingers together (or sliding-in 4 fingers together, alternatively) on Trackpad?
macos trackpad gesture
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In macOS, what is the name for the app shortcut screen (with all the installed apps icons displayed, taking up the whole screen) found by pinching with thumb and three fingers together (or sliding-in 4 fingers together, alternatively) on Trackpad?
macos trackpad gesture
macos trackpad gesture
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I use this page to determine what each swipe does. What you're describing is called "Launchpad".
- Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac
It looks like this when you open it:
screenshot of Launchpad
This is the swipe you're describing
References
- macOS: Reset Launchpad Apps Order
answered 1 hour ago
slmslm
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Nice Apple Support document, I've saved it my Documents and bookmarked it in Safari. +1
– user3439894
1 hour ago
1
That's funny, I reviewed that webpage in my initial google search, but I was skimming and looking for "4 fingers" and this gesture is described as "thumb and three fingers". I actually use 4 fingers and not my thumb. The nuances!
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
@TimothySteele - me too, I use 4 fingers when I summon it, that's what made me think it was what you were describing 8-).
– slm
1 hour ago
1
"when I summon it" I like the word 'summon' even more than I like the word 'shortcut' :)
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
@TimothySteele - it's what feels like it fits when you do it. I feel like I'm summoning a genie when I swipe.
– slm
1 hour ago
add a comment |
The screen is called Launchpad and is a feature built-into macOS. First introduced in Mac OS X Lion 10.7, it displays a grid of icons corresponding to installed apps. This feature was originally inspired from iOS which displays a similar grid of icons for installed apps.
This gesture is pre-defined for Trackpad and can be turned on/off under System Preferences → Trackpad → More Gestures
There are other easy ways to invoke Launchpad too, which can be helpful on Macs without a Trackpad:
Keyboard: Press the special F4 key on your MacBook's built in keyboard or Apple keyboard. On newer hardware introduced after Mac OS X Lion was released, the key shows a grid of square.
Dock: Use the Launchpad icon in the Dock. The icon for the app is present by default in the Dock and looks like this:
Spotlight: Launchpad can also be invoked via Spotlight search:
Applications: Launchpad is available just like other built-in apps and can be found in/Applicationsdirectory in Finder. To invoke, double click the app icon.
To learn more about Launchpad, go through the linked Apple Support articles:
Use Launchpad on your Mac
Use Launchpad to view and open apps on Mac
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2 Answers
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active
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I use this page to determine what each swipe does. What you're describing is called "Launchpad".
- Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac
It looks like this when you open it:
screenshot of Launchpad
This is the swipe you're describing
References
- macOS: Reset Launchpad Apps Order
answered 1 hour ago
slmslm
1,336817
1
Nice Apple Support document, I've saved it my Documents and bookmarked it in Safari. +1
– user3439894
1 hour ago
1
That's funny, I reviewed that webpage in my initial google search, but I was skimming and looking for "4 fingers" and this gesture is described as "thumb and three fingers". I actually use 4 fingers and not my thumb. The nuances!
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
@TimothySteele - me too, I use 4 fingers when I summon it, that's what made me think it was what you were describing 8-).
– slm
1 hour ago
1
"when I summon it" I like the word 'summon' even more than I like the word 'shortcut' :)
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
@TimothySteele - it's what feels like it fits when you do it. I feel like I'm summoning a genie when I swipe.
– slm
1 hour ago
add a comment |
I use this page to determine what each swipe does. What you're describing is called "Launchpad".
- Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac
It looks like this when you open it:
screenshot of Launchpad
This is the swipe you're describing
References
- macOS: Reset Launchpad Apps Order
answered 1 hour ago
slmslm
1,336817
1
Nice Apple Support document, I've saved it my Documents and bookmarked it in Safari. +1
– user3439894
1 hour ago
1
That's funny, I reviewed that webpage in my initial google search, but I was skimming and looking for "4 fingers" and this gesture is described as "thumb and three fingers". I actually use 4 fingers and not my thumb. The nuances!
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
@TimothySteele - me too, I use 4 fingers when I summon it, that's what made me think it was what you were describing 8-).
– slm
1 hour ago
1
"when I summon it" I like the word 'summon' even more than I like the word 'shortcut' :)
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
@TimothySteele - it's what feels like it fits when you do it. I feel like I'm summoning a genie when I swipe.
– slm
1 hour ago
add a comment |
I use this page to determine what each swipe does. What you're describing is called "Launchpad".
- Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac
It looks like this when you open it:
screenshot of Launchpad
This is the swipe you're describing
References
- macOS: Reset Launchpad Apps Order
answered 1 hour ago
slmslm
1,336817
I use this page to determine what each swipe does. What you're describing is called "Launchpad".
- Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac
It looks like this when you open it:
screenshot of Launchpad
This is the swipe you're describing
References
- macOS: Reset Launchpad Apps Order
answered 1 hour ago
slmslm
1,336817
edited 1 hour ago
answered 1 hour ago
slmslm
1,336817
answered 1 hour ago
slmslm
1,336817
answered 1 hour ago
slmslm
1,336817
1,336817
1
Nice Apple Support document, I've saved it my Documents and bookmarked it in Safari. +1
– user3439894
1 hour ago
1
That's funny, I reviewed that webpage in my initial google search, but I was skimming and looking for "4 fingers" and this gesture is described as "thumb and three fingers". I actually use 4 fingers and not my thumb. The nuances!
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
@TimothySteele - me too, I use 4 fingers when I summon it, that's what made me think it was what you were describing 8-).
– slm
1 hour ago
1
"when I summon it" I like the word 'summon' even more than I like the word 'shortcut' :)
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
@TimothySteele - it's what feels like it fits when you do it. I feel like I'm summoning a genie when I swipe.
– slm
1 hour ago
add a comment |
1
Nice Apple Support document, I've saved it my Documents and bookmarked it in Safari. +1
– user3439894
1 hour ago
1
That's funny, I reviewed that webpage in my initial google search, but I was skimming and looking for "4 fingers" and this gesture is described as "thumb and three fingers". I actually use 4 fingers and not my thumb. The nuances!
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
@TimothySteele - me too, I use 4 fingers when I summon it, that's what made me think it was what you were describing 8-).
– slm
1 hour ago
1
"when I summon it" I like the word 'summon' even more than I like the word 'shortcut' :)
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
@TimothySteele - it's what feels like it fits when you do it. I feel like I'm summoning a genie when I swipe.
– slm
1 hour ago
1
1
Nice Apple Support document, I've saved it my Documents and bookmarked it in Safari. +1
– user3439894
1 hour ago
Nice Apple Support document, I've saved it my Documents and bookmarked it in Safari. +1
– user3439894
1 hour ago
1
1
That's funny, I reviewed that webpage in my initial google search, but I was skimming and looking for "4 fingers" and this gesture is described as "thumb and three fingers". I actually use 4 fingers and not my thumb. The nuances!
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
That's funny, I reviewed that webpage in my initial google search, but I was skimming and looking for "4 fingers" and this gesture is described as "thumb and three fingers". I actually use 4 fingers and not my thumb. The nuances!
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
1
@TimothySteele - me too, I use 4 fingers when I summon it, that's what made me think it was what you were describing 8-).
– slm
1 hour ago
@TimothySteele - me too, I use 4 fingers when I summon it, that's what made me think it was what you were describing 8-).
– slm
1 hour ago
1
1
"when I summon it" I like the word 'summon' even more than I like the word 'shortcut' :)
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
"when I summon it" I like the word 'summon' even more than I like the word 'shortcut' :)
– Timothy Steele
1 hour ago
1
1
@TimothySteele - it's what feels like it fits when you do it. I feel like I'm summoning a genie when I swipe.
– slm
1 hour ago
@TimothySteele - it's what feels like it fits when you do it. I feel like I'm summoning a genie when I swipe.
– slm
1 hour ago
add a comment |
The screen is called Launchpad and is a feature built-into macOS. First introduced in Mac OS X Lion 10.7, it displays a grid of icons corresponding to installed apps. This feature was originally inspired from iOS which displays a similar grid of icons for installed apps.
This gesture is pre-defined for Trackpad and can be turned on/off under System Preferences → Trackpad → More Gestures
There are other easy ways to invoke Launchpad too, which can be helpful on Macs without a Trackpad:
Keyboard: Press the special F4 key on your MacBook's built in keyboard or Apple keyboard. On newer hardware introduced after Mac OS X Lion was released, the key shows a grid of square.
Dock: Use the Launchpad icon in the Dock. The icon for the app is present by default in the Dock and looks like this:
Spotlight: Launchpad can also be invoked via Spotlight search:
Applications: Launchpad is available just like other built-in apps and can be found in/Applicationsdirectory in Finder. To invoke, double click the app icon.
To learn more about Launchpad, go through the linked Apple Support articles:
Use Launchpad on your Mac
Use Launchpad to view and open apps on Mac
answered 2 hours ago
Nimesh NeemaNimesh Neema
17.3k74879
add a comment |
The screen is called Launchpad and is a feature built-into macOS. First introduced in Mac OS X Lion 10.7, it displays a grid of icons corresponding to installed apps. This feature was originally inspired from iOS which displays a similar grid of icons for installed apps.
This gesture is pre-defined for Trackpad and can be turned on/off under System Preferences → Trackpad → More Gestures
There are other easy ways to invoke Launchpad too, which can be helpful on Macs without a Trackpad:
Keyboard: Press the special F4 key on your MacBook's built in keyboard or Apple keyboard. On newer hardware introduced after Mac OS X Lion was released, the key shows a grid of square.
Dock: Use the Launchpad icon in the Dock. The icon for the app is present by default in the Dock and looks like this:
Spotlight: Launchpad can also be invoked via Spotlight search:
Applications: Launchpad is available just like other built-in apps and can be found in/Applicationsdirectory in Finder. To invoke, double click the app icon.
To learn more about Launchpad, go through the linked Apple Support articles:
Use Launchpad on your Mac
Use Launchpad to view and open apps on Mac
answered 2 hours ago
Nimesh NeemaNimesh Neema
17.3k74879
add a comment |
The screen is called Launchpad and is a feature built-into macOS. First introduced in Mac OS X Lion 10.7, it displays a grid of icons corresponding to installed apps. This feature was originally inspired from iOS which displays a similar grid of icons for installed apps.
This gesture is pre-defined for Trackpad and can be turned on/off under System Preferences → Trackpad → More Gestures
There are other easy ways to invoke Launchpad too, which can be helpful on Macs without a Trackpad:
Keyboard: Press the special F4 key on your MacBook's built in keyboard or Apple keyboard. On newer hardware introduced after Mac OS X Lion was released, the key shows a grid of square.
Dock: Use the Launchpad icon in the Dock. The icon for the app is present by default in the Dock and looks like this:
Spotlight: Launchpad can also be invoked via Spotlight search:
Applications: Launchpad is available just like other built-in apps and can be found in/Applicationsdirectory in Finder. To invoke, double click the app icon.
To learn more about Launchpad, go through the linked Apple Support articles:
Use Launchpad on your Mac
Use Launchpad to view and open apps on Mac
answered 2 hours ago
Nimesh NeemaNimesh Neema
17.3k74879
The screen is called Launchpad and is a feature built-into macOS. First introduced in Mac OS X Lion 10.7, it displays a grid of icons corresponding to installed apps. This feature was originally inspired from iOS which displays a similar grid of icons for installed apps.
This gesture is pre-defined for Trackpad and can be turned on/off under System Preferences → Trackpad → More Gestures
There are other easy ways to invoke Launchpad too, which can be helpful on Macs without a Trackpad:
Keyboard: Press the special F4 key on your MacBook's built in keyboard or Apple keyboard. On newer hardware introduced after Mac OS X Lion was released, the key shows a grid of square.
Dock: Use the Launchpad icon in the Dock. The icon for the app is present by default in the Dock and looks like this:
Spotlight: Launchpad can also be invoked via Spotlight search:
Applications: Launchpad is available just like other built-in apps and can be found in/Applicationsdirectory in Finder. To invoke, double click the app icon.
To learn more about Launchpad, go through the linked Apple Support articles:
Use Launchpad on your Mac
Use Launchpad to view and open apps on Mac
answered 2 hours ago
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17.3k74879
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