How to use Spotlight Search in macOS to find files, launch apps, view forecasts, and much more!

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In this lesson from our full macOS Core Concepts tutorial, see how to use the Spotlight Search feature in macOS. With Spotlight, you can find and open files, launch apps, open settings panels, view contacts, get directions, track flights, get definitions, send an email, search the web, and more.

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