⌃+Left/Right

Switch Spaces on Mac

Mac · Apps & Windows
ActionSwitch Spaces
Shortcut⌃ + Left / Right
PlatformMac
CategoryApps & Windows

About this shortcut

On Mac, you can switch spaces with ⌃ + Left / Right. Moves between desktops (Spaces). It sits in the Apps & Windows group and is one of the Mac shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Mac conventions.

How to use it

1

Get ready

Open the app or screen where you want to switch spaces.

2

Press the keys

Press ⌃ + Left / Right.

3

Done

Moves between desktops (Spaces).

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