

Open just about any app in MacOS, and you’ll see three round buttons in the upper-left corner.

Step 1: First, let’s take a look at how you go full screen. To change this setting, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Desktop & Dock in the sidebar, go to Mission Control on the right, then turn “When switching to an application, switch to a Space with open windows for the application” on or off. For example, if you create a new TextEdit document in Desktop 3, but TextEdit windows are already open in Desktop 2, your new document opens in Desktop 2. None: The app opens in whichever space you’re using at the time.īy default, when switching to an app, the desktop automatically switches to a space that has open windows for the app.

If you use the app full screen, it appears in its own space.ĭesktop on Display : The app opens in the current space on a specific display (if more than one display is available). This Desktop: The app opens only in the current space. In the shortcut menu that appears, choose Options, then choose one of the following:Īll Desktops: The app opens in every space. You may need to first open the app to show its icon in the Dock. On your Mac, Control-click an app’s icon in the Dock. If you use two or more spaces, you can assign an app (or System Settings) to a specific space so it always opens in that space. Get started with accessibility features.Use Sign in with Apple for apps and websites.Watch and listen together with SharePlay.Share and collaborate on files and folders.Sync music, books, and more between devices.Make and receive phone calls on your Mac.Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad.Use Live Text to interact with text in a photo.Make it easier to see what’s on the screen.Install and reinstall apps from the App Store.
