By Michael Bryant
Last Updated on January 18, 2021 With Mission Control spaces, you can create different desktops on your Mac. By doing so, you can remove the clutter of open windows. Show
Having multiple windows open on your Mac desktop can slow efficiency and make it more difficult to find content. With Mission Control spaces, you can remove this clutter by creating additional desktops. Heres how to do it. Setting Up Mission Control SpacesTo create a space:
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Customize Your SpacesApple suggests identifying spaces by using a different desktop picture for each. To do so, change the desktop picture through System Preferences. You can also use a third-party desktop generator like 24 Hour Wallpaper. Using Mission Control SpacesYou can move between Mac spaces using different methods, depending on the type of computer.
Organizing Mac SpacesTheres no right or wrong way to use and maintain Mac spaces. When setting up your spaces, always remember the goal is to remove clutter. With this in mind, here are a few suggestions:
Its simple to move open windows from one space to the other. For example, you might want to move an open app to your work or personal screen. To move an open window:
Assigning Apps to SpacesYou can also take a proactive approach and assign apps to spaces. Every time you activate an app, its opened through the assigned space. To do so:
Changing Space NamesBy default, each new space that gets created on your Mac is assigned a new number. For example, Desktop 1, Desktop 2, and Desktop 3. It should be simple to change these names to better reflect what each space contains, such as Work, Music, and Personal. Unfortunately, its not nearly as simple as it should be. Theonly way to bypass the current naming conventions for spaces is to open an app, then make it full-screen, and follow additional steps as shown here.
In the example above, the Music app was used to create a new space called Music. Despite the name, the space operates just like any other one; you can open additional apps in the space with no limitations. Once a Mac space gets created, you cant change its name. Deleting Mission Control SpacesYou can delete spaces at any time using the following directions:
Note: Any open window from a deleted space moves to another space, if available. A Forgotten ToolApple tends to release new features on iOS and macOS that never get another mention or update. Mission Control spaces is one of those useful but forgotten tools. With spaces, you can better organize your workspace and increase efficiency. Use it starting today! How-To How to Find Your Windows 11 Product KeyIf you need to transfer your Windows 11 product key or just need it to do a clean install of the OS,... How-To Backblaze Cloud Backup Review Updated 2021Backing up your data to the cloud via an automated service is critical. Backblaze is the solution I use and recommend. Here's... How-To How to Clear Google Chrome Cache, Cookies, and Browsing HistoryChrome does an excellent job of storing your browsing history, cache, and cookies to optimize your browser performance online. Hers's how to... Deals In-Store Price Matching: How to Get Online Prices while Shopping in the StoreBuying in-store doesn't mean you have to pay higher prices. Thanks to price-matching guarantees, you can get online discounts while shopping in... How-To How to Gift a Disney Plus Subscription with a Digital Gift CardIf you've been enjoying Disney Plus and want to share it with others, here's how to buy a Disney+ Gift subscription for...
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