How to Quickly Open the Notification Center on a Mac
Method 1 of 3:
Using the Cursor
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Move the cursor to upper right corner of the screen. -
Click on ⋮≡. This opens the Notification Center.
Method 2 of 3:
Using a Trackpad
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Place two fingers on the right side of the trackpad. Your fingers should be parallel with the right edge. -
Swipe your fingers toward the left edge of the trackpad. This opens Notification Center.
Method 3 of 3:
Adding a Hot Corner
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Click on the Apple menu. It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen. -
Click on System Preferences. -
Click on Mission Control. It's at the top of the preferences window. -
Click on Hot Corners. It's in the lower left of the dialog box. -
Click on one of the four pop-up menus. Select the corner you'd like to use as the hot corner for the Notification Center. -
Click on Notification Center. -
Click on OK. -
Move your cursor into the hot corner. This quickly opens Notification Center.
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