If you have multiple displays connected to your Mac, it can be challenging to manage them without dragging windows or applications between different virtual desktops using Mission Control. Fortunately, new versions of OS X have added a new drag-and-drop function that allows you to move windows, apps, and desktops between external displays easily.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to move windows, apps, and desktops between multiple displays on Mac OS using Mission Control.
Benefits of Moving Windows, Apps, & Desktops Between Multiple Displays on Mac OS
- Improved productivity by managing multiple screens effortlessly
- Efficient organization of multi-screen windows
- Easy drag-and-drop functionality between external displays
- Free guide available to educate users
FAQs About Moving Windows, Apps, & Desktops Between Multiple Displays on Mac OS
What devices are supported by this guide?
This guide is only for Apple devices.
What are the supported operating systems?
This guide is supported by Mac OS or iOS.
How to Move Windows, Apps, & Desktops Between Multiple Displays on Mac OS with Mission Control
- Open up Mission Control by using the F3 key or swiping up with three fingers on the trackpad.
- Hold and drag any window, application, desktop, or full-screen application to another screen.
- Depending on what you grab, you’ll see the following results on the external monitors:
- One window: transfers the window to the new screen.
- Application icon: moves all open application windows to the new screen.
- Full screen application: acts as a new desktop mode on the new screen.
- Entire desktop mode: moves the entire desktop space to the new screen.
- Enjoy more efficient use of your multiple displays!
Dragging and dropping between virtual workstations in single-monitor setups is also possible, but this trick is limited to Macs with more than one monitor.
Moving windows, apps, and desktops between multiple displays is an excellent way to speed up productivity, especially when monitors become overloaded with too many open applications or windows. With this easy-to-use trick, you can restore productivity quickly without having to shut down everything or spend too much time reorganizing windows and desktops.
If you have any questions about moving windows, apps, and desktops between multiple displays or other Mac OS functionalities, feel free to ask us in the comment section or contact us directly.
