On a Mac, you can quickly find specific System Preferences using the built-in Spotlight search feature. Here’s how:
- Use Spotlight: Press
Command + Spacebar
on your keyboard to open Spotlight search. Alternatively, you can click on the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner of the menu bar. - Type the Preference: In the Spotlight search bar that appears, start typing the name of the System Preference you’re looking for. For example, if you want to find the “Sound” preference, type “Sound.”
- Select the Preference: As you type, Spotlight will show search results, including the System Preference you’re looking for. You should see the System Preference icon and name in the results list.
- Open the Preference: Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to highlight the System Preference you want, and then press
Return
to open it.
By using the Spotlight search feature, you can quickly access specific System Preferences without needing to navigate through the System Preferences app manually. This is particularly useful when you’re not sure where a specific preference is located or if you want to save time navigating through the various preference categories.