Exposé, now known as Mission Control, is a feature in macOS that allows users to quickly view all open windows, applications, and desktops. This functionality is crucial for enhancing productivity and managing multiple tasks efficiently. Exposé helps users navigate through their workspace seamlessly, providing a bird's-eye view of all active windows and spaces. This article will guide you through the steps to use Exposé on macOS, along with practical examples to maximize its utility.

Examples:

Accessing Exposé (Mission Control)

1. Using the Keyboard Shortcut:

   • Press the F3 key on your Mac keyboard. This will open Mission Control, displaying all open windows and desktops.

2. Using Hot Corners:

   • Go to System Preferences > Desktop & Screen Saver > Screen Saver tab.
   • Click on the Hot Corners button.
   • Assign one of the corners to Mission Control.
   • Move your cursor to the designated corner to activate Mission Control.

3. Using Trackpad Gestures:

   • If you have a trackpad, swipe up with three or four fingers to open Mission Control.
   • You can configure this gesture in System Preferences > Trackpad > More Gestures.

Creating and Managing Desktops

1. Creating a New Desktop:

   • Open Mission Control.
   • Move your cursor to the top-right corner of the screen and click on the + button to add a new desktop.

2. Moving Windows Between Desktops:

   • Open Mission Control.
   • Drag a window to the desired desktop thumbnail at the top of the screen.

Using App Exposé

1. Accessing App Exposé:
   • Click and hold the application icon in the Dock, or use the Control + Down Arrow keyboard shortcut.
   • This will display all open windows of the selected application.

Customizing Mission Control

1. Changing Mission Control Settings:
   • Go to System Preferences > Mission Control.
   • Here, you can customize various settings, such as grouping windows by application and displaying Spaces.

Practical Example: Switching Between Desktops

1. Scenario:

   • You are working on a project and need to switch between different desktops for research, coding, and communication.

2. Steps:

   • Open Mission Control using F3 or a trackpad gesture.
   • Create separate desktops for each task.
   • Drag relevant windows to each desktop.
   • Use the Control + Right Arrow or Control + Left Arrow to switch between desktops quickly.