The Spotlight menu can be used to search for files, apps and other things with just Command+Space, typing, and then Return. But you can also use other keyboard shortcuts to go to the file location, preview items, get definitions, perform web searches and more.
Comments: 7 Responses to “10 Mac Spotlight Keyboard Shortcuts”
Jackie Bruno
4 weeks ago
Amazing! I learned an incredible amount in just 9 minutes. This tutorial is going to save me significant time going forward. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!
Jackie Bruno
4 weeks ago
I want to add that I have been struggling to understand keyboard shortcuts, but after seeing their incredible potential, I'm now motivated to learn more. Your videos are such a gift; I learn something new every day! I may not always chime in but behind the scenes I am your dedicated student regularly picking up new skills from your videos.
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Patrick Polen
3 weeks ago
Fantastic video as always!
Sheldon
3 weeks ago
Thanks bunches
Jane
2 weeks ago
Lots of useful tips, thank you! One question: is there any way to make the Spotlight window wider? If I use the Command key to view the path of a file and that path is long, the names of the folders become shortened so as to fit them into the width of the window; many are shortened so much it is impossible to read what that path is.
Jane: No, it can't be made wider. But if you are searching for a file, don't use the Spotlight window. Not only does it have this restriction, but it will also show you all sorts of other results. Instead, use a Finder window search. It solves your problem.
Jane
2 weeks ago
Good advice. Thanks Gary
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Amazing! I learned an incredible amount in just 9 minutes. This tutorial is going to save me significant time going forward. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!
I want to add that I have been struggling to understand keyboard shortcuts, but after seeing their incredible potential, I'm now motivated to learn more. Your videos are such a gift; I learn something new every day! I may not always chime in but behind the scenes I am your dedicated student regularly picking up new skills from your videos.
.
Fantastic video as always!
Thanks bunches
Lots of useful tips, thank you! One question: is there any way to make the Spotlight window wider? If I use the Command key to view the path of a file and that path is long, the names of the folders become shortened so as to fit them into the width of the window; many are shortened so much it is impossible to read what that path is.
Jane: No, it can't be made wider. But if you are searching for a file, don't use the Spotlight window. Not only does it have this restriction, but it will also show you all sorts of other results. Instead, use a Finder window search. It solves your problem.
Good advice. Thanks Gary