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
More From This Folder
Activate Control Center
Uses an AppleScript command to directly activate Control Center on the Mac.
Log out
Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.
More From The Library
Batch-send file to a group
Asks you to pick a file, then a Contact Group, then sends that file to each person in the group one-by-one.
What’s the time zone offset?
Asks you to pick a time zone, then formats the date to show the offset value (such as +0800).
Open Mood playlists
Opens the curated pages of playlists for various Moods included in Apple Music.
Open Music Room apps
Opens a set of apps designed for everyday use in the music area of my family room – includes the MusicHarbor, MusicBox, and Ultimate Guitar Tabs apps.
Get way deeper into Shortcuts – become a member.
Browse more
Automators Membership
Enhance your experience with bonus shortcuts, folder bundles, and exclusive perks.
Action Directory
Discover endless possibilities by combining the building blocks for Shortcuts.