If you can perform a task with a quick click or two, there’s no need to dig deep into the settings or hop between apps. Of course, you will have to spend a bit of time initially to craft the shortcut. But once you are done with that, performing certain tasks becomes a breeze. It’s this aspect that has made Siri Shortcuts a super handy asset in iOS, and it has now made its way to Macs with the release of macOS Monterey. If you prefer to have time-saving hacks at your disposal, read on to learn how to create shortcuts in macOS Monterey on Mac.
First things first, let’s figure out how shortcuts work on macOS 12 Monterey as they will make your task a tad easier! Then, we will explain how to create, customize, and delete shortcuts in macOS Monterey. With that said, let’s dive in.
- How do Shortcuts Work in macOS Monterey on Mac?
- Can You Add Untrusted Shortcuts to Your Mac in macOS Monterey?
- How to Create Shortcuts in macOS Monterey
- Add a Shortcut in macOS Monterey Menu Bar on Mac
- Use a Shortcut as Quick Action on Mac
- Show a Mac Shortcut in Apple Watch and iPhone/ iPad Share Sheet
- Delete a Shortcut in macOS Monterey
How do Shortcuts Work in macOS Monterey on Mac?
Introduced in iOS 12, the Shortcuts app has become one of the most loved Apple apps on iPhone and iPad. It has not only opened a ton of amazing customization options but also offered ways to perform tasks that previously required Jailbreak tweaks. Be it downloading Twitter videos, playing YouTube PiP videos in Safari, or separating audio from videos, the Shortcuts have turned out to be a boon for iPhone users.
Coming back to jailbreak, Shortcuts has proved to be a solid weapon in Apple’s armory to fight out jailbreak. The Cupertino giant has understood that the better way to decimate jailbreak is to offer up an equally exciting gateway to users. Rather than blocking loopholes that jailbreakers never miss a chance to exploit, Apple decided to give users a super-powerful automation tool.
Yeah, you can. While I like to use handy shortcuts available in the official shortcuts library, I’m a bit more interested in trying out the ones that exist in the wild. Many of them are designed by independent creators and unlock great possibilities.
- To get started, launch the Shortcuts app on your Mac. As usual, you can use Spotlight to quickly open the Shortcuts app if it’s not available in the Dock.
After opening the app, click on the “+” button at the top right corner to create a new Shortcut on your Mac.
Next up, click on the Shortcut name and type a suitable name, describing the task you will perform using this Shortcut.
For easier access, you can add a shortcut in the macOS Monterey menu bar. Thus, if you ever need to perform a certain task, you can get started with it right away without ever opening the Shortcuts app. That’s pretty neat, isn’t it? To enable this feature, follow the steps below:
Now, go to the “All Shortcuts” option from the left sidebar. Then, double-click the shortcut you want to see in the macOS menu bar.
Next, click on the three horizontal lines settings icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Interestingly, you can also use a Siri shortcut as Quick Action on your Mac. For those unaware, Quick Action (available in macOS Mojave or later) lets you create workflows that work in the Services menu, Finder Preview pane, and the MacBook Pro Touch Bar.
- Now, click on the All Shortcuts option in the left sidebar and then double-click on the shortcut you want to edit.
Once you have created a shortcut on your Mac, you can choose to show it in the share sheet on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.
- Now, check the boxes next to “Show in Share Sheet” and “Show on Apple Watch” to make your macOS 12 Monterey shortcut available on your iPhone and Apple Watch.
If you no longer want to keep a shortcut, you can delete it to ensure your shortcuts library doesn’t get cluttered.
Now, under the “All Shortcuts” tab, right-click or Control-click on the shortcut you wish to delete.
Next, click “Delete” in the pop-up menu to get rid of the shortcut. That’s it. You will no longer have access to this shortcut.
