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Switch to Space with open windows ​

When switching to an app, switch to a space with open windows for this app.

  • Tested on macOS:
    • Sonoma
    • Ventura
    • Big Sur
  • Parameter type: bool

Set to true (default value) ​

Switch to a Space with open windows for the application.

bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain "AppleSpacesSwitchOnActivate" -bool "true" && killall Dock

Set to false ​

Do not switch to a Space with open windows for the application.

bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain "AppleSpacesSwitchOnActivate" -bool "false" && killall Dock

Read current value ​

bash
defaults read NSGlobalDomain "AppleSpacesSwitchOnActivate"

Reset to default value ​

bash
defaults delete NSGlobalDomain "AppleSpacesSwitchOnActivate" && killall Dock

Set value from UI ​

  1. Access Dock settings from macOS UI
  2. Toggle "When switching to an application, switch to a Space with open windows for the application" value