This is the most reliable method that works on every Mac, regardless of keyboard type.

To switch between desktops on a Mac using a keyboard shortcut, you can use the following:

| Action | Keyboard Shortcut | | :--- | :--- | | Move to Desktop on the Right | Control + → | | Move to Desktop on the Left | Control + ← | | Move Right (Globe/Fn keyboard) | 🌐 + → | | Jump directly to Desktop #2 | Control + 2 | | Jump directly to Desktop #5 | Control + 5 | | Open Mission Control (to see all) | Control + ↑ |

On MacBooks (2020 and later) and Magic Keyboards with a Globe key (🌐), Apple defaults to this method: