Whether you are a network administrator or a tech nerd, the Apple Terminal app for macOS is for you. While most prefer to use a keyboard and mouse to perform certain tasks, nerds like to execute and perform specific tasks by inputting the text commands – whether for unlocking super handy hacks or performing usual tasks a bit faster. Though it’s pretty simple to open the Terminal app on Mac, not everyone may be aware of it. That’s why I thought it would be helpful to talk about the different ways to launch Terminal in macOS 14 Sonoma on Mac.
Quick Ways to Launch Terminal on Mac
Aside from the traditional ways, there are some shortcuts through which you can fire up the Terminal app on your macOS device within no time. Thus, finding the one that can go in line with your workflow shouldn’t be a big ask.
1. Use Siri to Launch Terminal App on Your Mac
Launching the Terminal app on Mac is a breeze.
- Click on the Siri icon in the menu bar at the top or on the touch bar (on Mac with a touch bar). If your Mac supports the “Hey Siri/Siri” command”, you can invoke the personal assistant in no time.
- When Siri launches, say Open Terminal. This will instantly launch the Terminal app on your Mac.
Side Note:
- If the Siri icon does not show up in the menu bar, ensure that it’s set to appear there. Do it if you prefer to access certain features from the menu bar.
- Head over to the System Settings app on your Mac -> Control Center -> go to the Menu Bar Only section -> click on the drop-down menu next to Siri and choose Show in Menu Bar.
2. Use Spotlight to Instantly Launch Terminal on Your Mac
When it comes to launching an app using Spotlight, it’s pretty convenient.
- Click on the Spotlight icon on the menu bar or press the Command + Space keys at once
- Now, type Terminal in the Spotlight search.
- Next, just click on the Terminal app from the search results to open it.
Sticky Note:
- macOS allows you to display the Spotlight icon in the menu bar.
- To do so, navigate to the System Settings app on your Mac -> Control Center -> Scroll down to find the Menu Bar Only section -> click on the drop-down menu next to Spotlight and choose Show in Menu Bar.
3. Use Launchpad to Open Terminal on macOS
Launchpad is always there to let you open an app with ease.
- Click on the Launchpad icon on the dock or touch bar (if you have MacBook Pro with a touch bar).
- Search for Terminal in the search box and open it.
4. Use Finder to Launch Terminal on macOS
- Click on the Finder icon on the dock.
- Now, click on the search bar at the top right corner and search for Terminal.
- From the search result, double-click on the Terminal.app to launch it.
5. Use the Application Folder to Open Terminal on Mac
- Open the Finder app on your Mac by clicking on the Finder icon on the dock.
- In the sidebar, click on Applications.
- Search for Utilities and click on it.
- Inside the Utilities, double-click on the Terminal.app to launch it.
6. Open Terminal from Your Mac’s Dock
If you often have to deal with the Terminal app, why not keep it in the Dock so that you can launch it with just one click?
- Firstly, launch the Terminal app on your Mac by using any of the above-mentioned steps.
- You will now see the Terminal icon on the Dock. Right-click on the Terminal icon and hover the pointer over the Options and select Keep in Dock.
- That’s done! It will add the Terminal icon to the Dock. From now onwards, you can open it right from your Mac’s Dock.
There you go! So, these are the quick ways to fire up the Terminal app on Mac. Hopefully, you will no longer need to dig deep to find this app.
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