"Command + Spacebar was always a helpful shortcut for calling up Spotlight and launching an app with just the keyboard. Now, you can do much more with it, and if you train up the muscle memory it could be one of the most helpful new features of macOS Tahoe. You can feel a little power user-y without being overwhelmed by a million controls and options found in third-party apps like Raycast."
"When summoning Spotlight in Tahoe, you have easy access to applications, recent files, customizable / actionable shortcuts, and a clipboard history via just the keyboard (you can click stuff too, but bouncing between keyboard and mouse slows you down). In addition to jumping between those four functions with Command and numbers one through four, you can rotate between them one at a time with the arrow keys."
macOS Tahoe 26 introduces notable Spotlight enhancements accessible via Command+Space, combining application launching, recent files, customizable/actionable shortcuts, and an eight-hour clipboard history. Navigation uses Command+number keys or arrow keys to rotate through four functions, with a graphical guide showing icons while browsing. The interface emphasizes keyboard-first workflows to speed tasks without the complexity of third-party launchers. The Liquid Glass visual style introduces animated, hidden icons that require hovering to reveal, which may frustrate users who prefer persistent affordances. The clipboard history stores copied text, files, and screenshots for up to eight hours, improving workflow recovery and productivity.
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