What does Cmd+Space do?
In macOS Sonoma, Cmd+Space means: Open Spotlight to search your Mac, the web, and apps.
Last verified: 2026-10-04 (latest recorded check on at least one row; rows without their own date remain pending).
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Sonoma | macOS | Open Spotlight to search your Mac, the web, and apps Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| iPhone iOS 18 | iOS | Open Spotlight Search from anywhere on the Home Screen or in an app Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cmd+Space do?
- In macOS Sonoma, Cmd+Space means: Open Spotlight to search your Mac, the web, and apps.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include macOS Sonoma, iPhone iOS 18. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.