If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Arrange displays
Opens the “Displays” preference pane in System Settings so you can click Arrange to see your display setup.
Actions
Stop shortcut
Stops execution of the current shortcut and dismisses the shortcut on screen. No more actions will be run after this action.
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Arrange 2 screens horizontally
Organizes my dual-monitor setup to align side-by-side. When not run from Mac, works remotely using SSH.
Connect to 11″ iPad Pro
Activates Sidecar for an iPad Pro near your Mac. Works remotely from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePod using Siri over 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.
Arrange 2 screens vertically
Asks you to pick a screen for the top and bottom of a vertical arrangement.
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.
L Monitor Setup
Organizes my display arrangement so my vertical monitor is arranged evenly with a horizontal monitor, plus an iPad active on Sidecar beneath.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Arrange%20displays
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Arrange%20displays
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Arrange displays”
end tell
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