You can modify that split ratio by sliding the drag handle between the two apps. If you drag a second app into that space, Mission Control will put the two apps in a 1/3-2/3 split view, and keep filling the screen. The app you drag up into its own space will be full-screen in that space. It will automatically create it when you let go. Another method to create a second space is to drag the app you want in a separate space up onto the area at the top of the screen.
On the far right of the screen, you’ll see a + button inviting you to add another space. Once you have Mission Control activated, if you bring your cursor to the top of the screen, the area where “Desktop 1” was displayed will expand to reveal a thumbnail of your desktop with all of its open windows sprinkled all over it. I tested it and couldn’t find a combination to make the option available with Touch Bar. If you’ve got a Touch Bar Mac, you’re on your own figuring out which virtual key to use. You can also get to Mission Control with an Apple Keyboard using the F3 key.
On macOS, if you do a four-fingered swipe up on a Magic Trackpad or double-tap with two fingers on a Magic Mouse, you’ll reveal all of your open windows on your desktop, and the menu bar at the top will say “Desktop” (or Desktop 1 if you have an external display attached). What are Spaces? System Preferences Showing Mission Control Gestureīefore we get in too deep, let me explain what spaces are, just in case someone isn’t familiar with the concept. Don’t get me wrong, I like the idea of spaces but they seem to make my workflow much less efficient.
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I know a lot of people (like Bart) love spaces on macOS and couldn’t live without them, but for some reason, I cannot figure out how to make them work for me.