Reading Mode

Activates the default Reading focus mode.

Actions Used

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Set Focus
Turns Do Not Disturb on or off.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Reading%20Mode
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Reading%20Mode
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Reading Mode” end tell

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