I've just switched to macOS. I'm wondering if there is a way to show Launchpad and Spotlight using single button shortcut, like Windows does with Window key and the Start bar?
It would be very handy to me (possibly without external softwares..).
MacBook keyboard and Apple Magic keyboard comes with dedicated key to invoke Launchpad. The special functions are labelled on the row of function keys (and equivalent in case of MacBook Pro equipped with Touch Bar). Look for key labelled F4 on your keyboard.
If you are using a non-Apple keyboard, go to System Preferences → Keyboard → Shortcuts → Launchpad & Dock and select the checkbox next to Show Launchpad. You can also double click on the keyboard shortcut and change it to something else.
You can also define custom keyboard shortcut(s) easily by going to System Preferences → Keyboard → Shortcuts. Since you are essentially looking for single key to invoke the desired operation(s), you can do so by creating a single key shortcut (if not natively provided by macOS).
answered Apr 14 '19 at 13:34
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indeed the question is NOT about customize a keyboard button combination but use 1 button to launch something – alfredopacino Apr 14 '19 at 13:41
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I see you can add a shortcut there. I have a non Apple keyboard. My idea was to use the Windows key to show Launchpad, – alfredopacino Apr 14 '19 at 13:45
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@alfredopacino The Window key (also called the Meta key) is interpreted as Command key when used on a Mac. It isn't possible to use the Meta key on it's own to invoke a functionality in macOS. – Nimesh Neema Apr 14 '19 at 13:47
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@alfredopacino No clue about any 3rd party solution. I am reflecting only on natively available solution. – Nimesh Neema Apr 14 '19 at 13:51
