Activate Mission Control
Simulates the key code for F3, activating Mission Control on the Mac.
Show LaunchPad
Activates the key code for F4’s native function, which triggers the LaunchPad feature that shows your app icons like an iOS Home Screen.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20LaunchPad
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20LaunchPad
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show LaunchPad”
end tell
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