Arrange displays
Opens the “Displays” preference pane in System Settings so you can click Arrange to see your display setup.
Arrange 2 screens vertically
Asks you to pick a screen for the top and bottom of a vertical arrangement.
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Arrange 3 screens horizontally
Sets up a dual-monitor + iPad-on-stand using Sidecar arrangement for my desk.
Connect to 12.9″ iPad Pro
Activates Sidecar for a larg iPad Pro near your Mac. Works remotely from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePod using Siri over SSH.
Arrange 3 screens in a 2-above-1 configuration
Organizes my display arrangement with my dual monitors side-by-side on top and an iPad activated with Sidecar beneath.
Arrange 2 screens horizontally
Organizes my dual-monitor setup to align side-by-side. When not run from Mac, works remotely using SSH.
Arrange 4 screens in a 3-above-1 configuration
Sets up dual monitors side-by-side, plus asks for an additional screen on the right and on the bottom for a Mac Mini or MacBook or iPad combo.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Arrange%202%20screens%20vertically
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Arrange%202%20screens%20vertically
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Arrange 2 screens vertically”
end tell
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