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Old 04-14-2012, 04:40 PM
if im using a few windows at the same time, say excel firefox and iphoto how do i go back to the desktop without minimizing each window ?
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Old 04-14-2012, 04:41 PM
What OS version are you running?
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Old 04-14-2012, 04:45 PM
would you believe i dont know, i bought my macbook pro in Nov 2011 is there a way i can find out in preferences or something?
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Old 04-14-2012, 04:47 PM
had a look there so think is mac os 10.7 would that sound right?
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Old 04-14-2012, 04:49 PM
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Old 04-14-2012, 04:51 PM
Yep thanks, its Mac OS X 10.7.3
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Old 04-14-2012, 04:56 PM
In the Trackpad part of System Preferences, click on "More Gestures" and it's the bottom command you're after...



Note: This doesn't work if you're in an app in full screen mode, you'll have to swipe left to get to the desktop screen.
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Old 04-14-2012, 04:58 PM
oh great thanks
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Old 04-14-2012, 06:12 PM
If I have a lot of applications open I use desktops or mouse into top right of screen.
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Old 04-14-2012, 06:27 PM
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If I have a lot of applications open I use desktops or mouse into top right of screen.
are they apps ?
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Old 04-14-2012, 06:33 PM
Yes have a look at the dock and under icon lights.
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Old 04-14-2012, 06:38 PM
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Yes have a look at the dock and under icon lights.
i cant make the app names out sorry
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Old 04-14-2012, 06:49 PM
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i cant make the app names out sorry
What There is Safari, iTunes, Mail, Pixelmator, Mini video converter and a voice translator all open and running. this is the quick way I move between open apps.
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Old 04-14-2012, 06:53 PM
ha ha no i ment where you said mouse on top right is that an app?
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Old 04-14-2012, 06:58 PM
No, it's built into the system.
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