Open apps faster on your Mac.

Short, practical guides to opening and switching apps from the keyboard: Option + number, the favorites overlay, arranging your slots and choosing the right modifier for your keyboard.

How to open apps with a keyboard shortcut on Mac

Give your favorite apps a keyboard shortcut each, and open them from anywhere. Read the guide ⌥123

Switch apps on your Mac with Option + number

Switch between your apps with ⌥1 to ⌥9, and what happens in every case. Read the guide ⌥

See your favorite apps: hold ⌥

Hold ⌥ for a moment to see your favorites, numbered, right above the Dock. Read the guide ⌘←→

Choose and arrange your nine favorite apps

Choose your nine apps, drag them into place and drop new ones in from Finder. Read the guide ⌥⌃

Change the shortcut: Option, Control-Option or Control

Option, Control-Option or Control: which to use, and how to change it. Read the guide ⌃⌥1

FavSlots on British, German, French and other keyboards

On British, German, French and many other layouts, Option + number types characters. Here’s what FavSlots does. Read the guide

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