Spotlight is fantastic because it lets you locate files and applications rapidly without having to navigate through the entire file system. Windows users might rely on Windows Explorer, while Mac users used to have Finder for this purpose. Spotlight's quick retrieval capability is similar to using the Windows Key on Windows to bring up the search bar; on a Mac, you simply press **Command + Spacebar to access Spotlight**. Using the key command is the same as selecting the magnifying glass option shown in the image. ![[Pasted image 20250130120107.webp]] For those wanting to enhance their Spotlight workflow even further, tools like [Raycast](https://www.raycast.com/) can be a great choice.