Нow to create a command in shortcuts so that Spotlight immediately enables file search?

Hello!

I'm trying not to write angry words about the absence of Launchpad in Tahoe. Now I'm trying to set up my Mac to my usual state. I have already found a replacement for Launchpad. Now it's up to the Spotlight search.

I want to press once, as before, and then immediately enter the search data instead of pressing Cmd+2 today. This is fabulous nonsense.

I need some help to create a command in shortcuts or somewhere so that Spotlight immediately enables file search. Is this possible?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Sep 24, 2025 1:35 AM

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Sep 24, 2025 6:00 AM in response to Sergio+3

Sergio+3 wrote:

Now it's up to the Spotlight search.

I want to press once, as before, and then immediately enter the search data instead of pressing Cmd+2 today.

I need some help to create a command in shortcuts or somewhere so that Spotlight immediately enables file search. Is this possible?


Are you saying it is not working for you? Command Spacebar


I open Spotlight, start to enter the app name it seems to auto-complete on the fly. No further interaction.


no need for any of the Command 1,,2,3... I will say Command 4 to Clipboard does seem viable shortcut to remember.


ex. click the suggestion



ex.




you can references more Spotlight keyboard shortcuts on Mac - Apple Support



further on your shortcut query—

Run a shortcut while working on your Mac - Apple Support



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