Spotlight Search Tips for macOS
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12 min read · Apr 15, 2026
You can launch apps, find files and settings, look up words, track flights, search the web, and do a lot more with Spotlight. And this cheat sheet is here to show you what's possible. It'll introduce you to various keyboard shortcuts and search operators, and show you, with examples, how to use Spotlight to find information faster.
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