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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 21, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Use Multiple Desktops (Spaces) on Mac

    Create separate workspaces to organize your apps and boost productivity.

    At a Glance

    Category
    Mac Guides
    Difficulty
    Intermediate
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    intermediate
    mac
    spaces
    desktops
    productivity

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open Mission Control
    2. 2.Add a new desktop
    3. 3.Switch between desktops
    4. 4.Move windows between desktops
    5. 5.Close a desktop
    1

    Open Mission Control

    ~15s
    Swipe up with three or four fingers on the trackpad, or press Ctrl+Up Arrow.
    2

    Add a new desktop

    ~15s
    Click the + button in the top-right corner of Mission Control to create a new desktop Space.
    3

    Switch between desktops

    ~15s
    Swipe left or right with three fingers on the trackpad, or press Ctrl+Left/Right arrows.
    4

    Move windows between desktops

    ~15s
    In Mission Control, drag a window to another desktop at the top of the screen.
    5

    Close a desktop

    ~15s
    In Mission Control, hover over a desktop thumbnail and click the X to close it.

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