How to Set Keyboard Shortcuts for the Launchpad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the Apple menu.

   It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
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   Step 2: Click on System Preferences.

   , It's in the center of the preferences window. ,, It's in the left pane of the dialog box. , It's in the right pane of the dialog box. , When you click on the text, it will highlight in blue and a white text box will appear. , You have now set a keyboard shortcut for Launchpad.
   
   Your custom shortcut should begin with the command (⌘), control, or option key.
   
   It can include more than one such key, e.g. control-option-B.
   
   Launchpad is an application that appears by default in your Mac's Dock.
   
   Unless it's been removed, you can also open Launchpad by clicking on its icon
   -- a gray circle containing a rocketship
   -- in your Dock.
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   Step 3: Click on Keyboard.

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   Step 4: Click on Shortcuts.

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   Step 5: Click on Launchpad & Dock.

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   Step 6: Click the checkbox next to "Show Launchpad."

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   Step 7: Click on Show Launchpad.

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   Step 8: Type the key combination for your custom shortcut.

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