How to Swipe Between Apps on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Apple menu.

   Click Show All at the top of the window if you don't see the main System Preferences options. , Choose Trackpad if you're using a MacBook or a Magic Trackpad.
   
   Click Mouse if you're using a Magic Mouse. ,, The number of fingers the gesture uses will be displayed below. , If you're using a trackpad, you can change the number of fingers the gesture uses. , You can switch between three fingers or four fingers for the gesture., If you set your trackpad to use the three finger gesture instead, just use three fingers. , This gesture only works if you have two or more apps open in full-screen view.
   
   You can switch apps to full-screen view from their View menus or by pressing Ctrl+⌘ Command+F. , Swipe all of your fingers at once to switch between your open full-screen apps.
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   Step 2: Click System Preferences.

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   Step 3: Click the Trackpad or Mouse option.

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   Step 4: Click the More Gestures tab.

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   Step 5: Check the Swipe between full-screen apps box.

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   Step 6: Click the menu underneath.

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   Step 7: Click the number of fingers you want to use.

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   Step 8: Place four fingers on your trackpad or two on your magic mouse.

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   Step 9: Open some apps in full-screen view.

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    Step 10: Swipe left and right to switch between your full screen apps.

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