Reading Mode
Activates the default Reading focus mode.
Actions Used
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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