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😖 The issue

There are a lot of options for managing the windows of your Mac.

There’s Mission Control, Split View, and dozens of other third-party applications. They all have a unique way of handling how you can move windows around, each with pros and cons. With so many options, it can feel overwhelming about which method to choose to meet your needs.

Thankfully, macOS has a feature called spaces that make it easy to manage your windows.

What is a space?

Spaces is a feature in macOS that allows you to create multiple virtual desktops. Each space is a separate workspace. It lets you organize and manage your open apps and windows better.

How It Works

Spaces lets you create and switch between multiple desktops, each with its own set of open apps and windows. This feature helps you declutter your screen. It keeps you organized by grouping related tasks and apps in separate workspaces. For example, you can have one space for work tasks. Then, another for personal projects and another for entertainment.

👇 Give it a try

How to Use Spaces within Mission Control

1. Accessing Mission Control: Swipe up with three or four fingers on the trackpad. Or press the Mission Control key (F3) on your keyboard.
2. Creating a New Space: In Mission Control, you will see the Spaces bar at the top of the screen showing your current desktops and open windows. Click the "+" button in the top-right corner to create a new space. Each new space will appear as a thumbnail in the Spaces bar.
3. Switching Between Spaces: Swipe left or right with three or four fingers on the trackpad to move between spaces. You can also use the Mission Control interface to click on the thumbnail of the space you want to switch to.
4. Moving Applications and Windows Between Spaces: Enter Mission Control. Then, drag an app window or open document to the space thumbnail in the Spaces bar at the top of the screen. You can also right-click on an application's icon in the Dock, go to "Options," and select "Assign To" a specific space.

See also: See open windows and spaces in Mission Control on Mac​

Benefits of Using Spaces on a MacBook

1. Improved Organization: By splitting tasks into distinct spaces, you can keep your desktop tidy. This makes it easier to find and focus on specific tasks.
2. Seamless Multitasking: Spaces allows you to switch between work environments easily. It makes multitasking easier without losing track of your open apps and windows.
3. Custom Workflows: You can customize each space for specific workflows. For example, you could set up one space for trip planning and another for kids' activities. This will streamline your processes.

Delete a space

1. On your Mac, enter Mission Control, then move the pointer to the top edge of the screen.
2. If the space contains open windows, they are moved to another space.

Using spaces within Mission Control on macOS boosts your productivity and organization. This is especially true when working on a MacBook with limited screen space. By leveraging this feature, you can create a more efficient and focused computing environment tailored to your needs.

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