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.
Scripting Actions
Stop shortcut
Stops execution of the current shortcut and dismisses the shortcut on screen. No more actions will be run after this action.
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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