CLEAN 2nd Desktop? -HOW?
when using Mission Control is it necessary to clear the main desktop to get a clear 2nd/3rd desktop?
If not how do I get a clear 2nd desktop without removing all my files off the main desktop?
Mac mini, macOS 10.15
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Hello, Jcripple.
When using desktops in Mission Control, the key to controlling the clutter from desktop to desktop is to assign each application to a particular desktop space.
Work in multiple spaces on Mac - Apple Support
If you assign an app (or System Preferences) to a specific space, the app will always open in that space.
- On your Mac, press and hold an app’s icon in the Dock.
- You may need to first open the app to see its icon in the Dock.
- From the shortcut menu that appears, choose Options, then choose one of the following Assign To options:
- All Desktops: The app opens in every space.
- This Desktop: The app opens only in the current space. If you use the app full screen, it appears in its own space.
- Desktop on Display [number]: The app opens in the current space on a specific display (if more than one display is available).
- None: The app opens in whichever space you’re using at the time.
Once you grasp this, and especially when combined with trackpad gestures, spaces and Mission Control become awesome tools.
edit - When you create additional desktops, it is not necessary to clear your current desktop. The key to clarity is the assignment of apps to spaces afterward.
