How to Configure Hot Corners on macOS

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open System Settings

   Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen. Select System Settings from the dropdown menu to open the configuration panel.

   Note: Alternatively, press Command + Space and type System Settings to open it instantly.
2. 15 sec

   Locate Desktop & Dock settings

   In the left-hand sidebar of the System Settings window, scroll down until you reach the Desktop & Dock category. Click this option to display the desktop behavior settings.

3. 15 sec

   Open Hot Corners menu

   Scroll to the bottom of the right-hand panel. Locate the button labeled Hot Corners and click it to open the customization modal.

4. 1 min

   Assign corner actions

   You will see four dropdown menus representing the corners of your display. Click a dropdown menu to select a desired action, such as Mission Control, Desktop, or Quick Note.

   Note: Hold the Command, Option, Shift, or Control key while selecting an action to require a modifier key press when triggering the corner.
5. 15 sec

   Save your preferences

   Once you have mapped your preferred actions, click Done. The changes take effect immediately without requiring a system restart.

   Note: To disable a hot corner, simply select the dash icon (-) in the dropdown menu.