macOS offers a plethora of hidden shortcuts that can make your workflow more efficient. These shortcuts, built into Apple’s hardware, allow for quick actions like zooming in or out, swiping between pages, and opening the Notification Center with simple gestures on your trackpad.
In this roundup, we’ve compiled several trackpad gestures that can enhance your macOS experience. Whether you’re navigating through multiple pages in a PDF or revealing your desktop to access files, these gestures can be real time-savers.
Zoom in or out
To zoom in or out on a page, simply use a pinch gesture with two fingers on your trackpad. Spreading your fingers apart zooms in, while pinching them together zooms out.
Swipe between pages
Swipe left or right with two fingers on your trackpad to navigate between pages, making it easier to browse through documents or websites.
Open Notification Center
Access the Notification Center by swiping left with two fingers from the right edge of your trackpad, giving you quick access to all your notifications.
How to open Launchpad
Quickly open Launchpad by moving your thumb and first three fingers together on your trackpad. Close Launchpad by moving them apart or pressing the Esc key.
