Jul 14, 2016 It gives basics on how to use the Launchpad in general. Kind of surprising for a Level 9 guy. 'When you download an app from the Mac App Store, it automatically appears in Launchpad.' ' Add an app to the Dock: Drag the app to the Dock, then drop the app to the left of the Dock’s separator line. The app is in the Dock and in Launchpad.' Jul 11, 2019 The Launchpad is a convenient way to access apps on macOS but it’s not the only way. In fact, you can open apps from both Finder and Spotlight. If you like using Launchpad to open apps though, it is an essential app for you. If you’re running into problems with it, a quick fix is to reset the Launchpad. How to Remove Built-in System Apps Macs also have no way to uninstall or install operating system features, so there’s no way to easily remove the many applications Apple included with your Mac. On OS X 10.10 Yosemite and earlier, it was possible to open a terminal window and issue commands to delete these system apps, which are located in. Apr 15, 2020 To remove and reinstall apps from your Mac: Open Launchpad then click and hold any app. Click the X button to uninstall apps you got from the Mac App Store. There are numerous stock Apple apps you can’t uninstall. For apps you downloaded elsewhere.
Launchpad was part of Apple's 'Back to the Mac' initiative, which sought to make the desktop more like the iPad. It's for everyone who wants a Home screen-like launcher on macOS, and a way to see, start, search for, delete, and otherwise manage apps on the Mac.
How to launch an app in Launchpad on Mac
My Apps Launchpad
- There are three ways to enter Launchpad:
- Click on the Launchpad icon in your Dock (it looks like a rocket).
- Do a four-finger pinch gesture on your trackpad.
- Press the Launchpad button on your Apple keyboard (look like a 3x2 grid of icons, and is also labeled F4).
- Click on the app you want to launch.
How to search an app in Launchpad on Mac
If you have a lot of apps installed you can easily search for them in Launchpad
- Open launchpad.
- Select the search bar at the top center of the Launchpad screen.
- Enter the name of the application you wish to find.
You will notice that as soon as you start typing, Launchpad will begin filtering the results, so in most cases you shouldn't even have to type the entire name of the app to find it.
How to move apps in Launchpad on Mac
If you want to have all your favorite and most used apps in a certain location in Launchpad, you can easily move them around to arrange them however you want.
- Open launchpad.
- Click and hold the app you wish to move until it starts wiggling.
- Drag the app to your new desired location.
How to organize apps into folders in Launchpad on Mac
You can put apps into folders — which are a group of apps —to better organize your Launchpad. It's perfect for putting similar apps together.
- Open launchpad.
- Click and hold on the app you wish to put in a folder until it starts wiggling.
- Drag the app on top of another app you wish to put into the same folder until a white box appears around both apps.
- Let go.
How to delete apps in Launchpad on Mac
You can certain apps on your Mac from Launchpad, which is a great way to keep your desktop clean and organized. Please note that you can't delete certain built-in apps or apps that are running in the background on your Mac.
- Open launchpad.
- Click and hold the app you want to delete until it starts wiggling.
- Click on the X that appears in the top-left corner of the app to delete it. If there is no X, the app cannot be deleted in Launchpad.
How to reset Launchpad on Mac
Sometimes after you install a new app (especially third-party apps) you may notice it doesn't show up in Launchpad. There is a way to manually refresh Launchpad, which will most likely resolve the issue.
- Click on your desktop.
- Click on the Go menu. It's up on the menu bar at the top of your screen.
- Press and hold the Option key.
- Click on Library.
- Double click on the Application Support folder.
- Double click on the Dock folder.
- Drag all files ending in .db into the trash.
- Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen. It should look like this .
- Click on Restart.
- Click on the Restart button.
Your computer will restart, and when it boots back up you should find all your apps available in Launchpad.
Deleting Apps From Launchpad
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Launchpad is the central location where you can see which apps are on your Mac and launch them as needed. However, if you’ve downloaded a LOT of software, the Launchpad window — or windows — may get cluttered quickly. Luckily, you can group apps together in folders in the Launchpad view.
How to Open Launchpad
There are two ways to open Launchpad:
- The first is by clicking its spaceship icon in the Dock.
- The second is to use the Control Strip on your Mac (if it has a Touch Bar).
If you don’t see the Launchpad icon:
- Tap the backward arrow (<) on the Touch Bar.
- Tap the buttons in the expanded Control Strip to access additional settings and macOS features like Launchpad.
How to Rearrange App Icons in Launchpad
Once Launchpad is open, you can move apps you want to group closer together on the same page or transfer some to another page.
- On your Mac, select the icon of the app you want to move/drag.
- Press and hold the trackpad or mouse while you drag the item to a new location.
- Release the trackpad or mouse to drop the item in the new location.
Now you’re ready to create an app folder.
How to Create an App Folder in Launchpad
- Click and hold an app’s icon until it starts wriggling.
- Drag the app on top of another app you wish to put into the same folder until a white box appears around both apps.
- Let go of the icon.
Voila! A new folder is created, which you can name appropriately. For instance, I created a folder called “Games” in which to store games downloaded from Apple Arcade.
Now you can drag and drop apps into the new folder to your heart’s content, as I have with my Games folder.
To remove an app from a folder, drag it out of the folder.
These instructions apply, for the most part, to other versions of macOS besides Catalina. However, I’m using Catalina on a 16-inch MacBook Pro for this tutorial.Be Sociable, Share This!
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