How to Set a Keyboard Shortcut to Open Spotlight
To open Spotlight using the default keyboard shortcut, press the command key (⌘) and tap the space bar. You can also click on the magnifying glass in the menu bar or set your own, custom keyboard shortcut using the 'Keyboard' settings u...
Method 1 of 2:
Using the Default Keyboard Shortcut
- Press and hold ⌘.
- Tap Space. This opens Spotlight in the center of your screen.
- You can also click on the magnifying glass icon on the menu bar in the upper-right corner of the screen to open Spotlight.
Method 2 of 2:
Setting a Custom Keyboard Shortcut
- 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 Keyboard. It's in the center of the preferences window.
- Click on Shortcuts.
- Click on Spotlight. It's in the left pane of the dialog box.
- Click on Show Spotlight Search. It's in the right pane of the dialog box. When you click on the text, it will highlight in blue.
- Click on ⌘Space. It will highlight in lighter blue.
- Type the key combination for your custom shortcut. You have now set a keyboard shortcut for Spotlight.
- Return to this dialog box and click on Restore Defaults if you'd like to return the shortcuts to their default settings.
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