Mission Control Mastery: The Mac Feature You’re Underusing

Mission Control is a powerful but underused part of macOS. It gives you a high-level overview of open windows, desktops, and full-screen apps.

Used with the right shortcuts, it becomes an essential part of a flow-based workflow.

Key Shortcuts

• Control + ↑: Open Mission Control
• Control + ↓: App Exposé (see all windows for the current app)
• Control + ← / →: Switch between desktop spaces
• F3: Dedicated Mission Control key on many Mac keyboards

Use Cases

• Switch between project workspaces
• Group apps per task in their own spaces
• Get back to a buried window instantly

Assignee Integration

Assignee takes Mission Control to the next level by:

• Allowing you to assign custom shortcuts to specific apps within individual desktop spaces
• Grouping app windows into dedicated spaces for focused workflows
• Enabling seamless context switches, such as:
  • Control + →: Jump to your Work space
    • Control + Tab, C → Instantly access Chrome windows for work
  • Control + ←: Move to your Entertainment space
    • Control + Tab, C → Instantly access Chrome windows for entertainment

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Final Thought

Mission Control becomes truly powerful when paired with a shortcut-first mindset. Try integrating it with Assignee for even faster context switches.