Are you trying to use the new multitasking engine on macOS Ventura and exploring its features?
Do you want to learn the most advanced ways to organize your apps on Mac? If yes, you are on the right page.
In this article, we will learn about Stage Manager, an all-new app that helps users to switch between documents and app windows on Mac. So, let’s explore this new multitasking and navigation tool.
What Is Stage Manager In macOS?
Stage Manager on Mac is a new feature introduced in macOS Ventura for organizing apps, documents, and other windows.
When multitasking, you can switch windows seamlessly using Stage Manager. In other words, the feature helps you keep your desktop clutter-free.
If you are working on multiple apps, you can resize, rearrange, and overlap windows in the desired layout.
Additionally, you can arrange different apps on the Mac screen as a group using the Stage Manager feature.
Now, when you select a group, all apps grouped together will open in the centre of your Mac screen.
Using Stage Manager on macOS Ventura is simple. Once you enable the Stage Manager, any open window on your Mac screen will remain open.
However, when you launch another app, the previous app window will minimize and move to the left corner.
The Stage Manager allows you to have a maximum of six windows on the left section of the screen.
To clean your desktop, you can adopt either of the two ways which remain unchanged in macOS 13.
Minimize applications by clicking on the – (minus) sign and your desktop will look cleaner.
Alternatively, press and hold down the Command + M keys to clear the desktop of unnecessary windows.
But what is the process to use the Stage Manager to organize apps in macOS Ventura? Let’s discuss this further.
Step 1. Set-up Stage Manager
First, you need to set up Stage Manager to manage and arrange apps on your Mac screen.
To do this, you can either turn on Stage Manager in the Control Centre or activate the feature in the System Settings.
In the System Settings, tap on Desktop & Dock and scroll down to find the Stage Manager.
Toggle the switch to turn on the Stage Manager feature. As soon as it turns on, a pop-up window appears explaining its function in detail.
Click on the ‘Turn On Stage Manager’ button to confirm your selection. After you activate the Stage Manager, the next step involves customizing the settings.
Step 2. Customize Stage Manager
Click Customize to adjust the settings of the Stage Manager window to select how it appears on your Mac screen. Once you click Customize, you will get three settings that include:
A.) Recent applications
This option displays recently used apps on the left side of the Mac screen. You will not be able to see the recently used apps if this option is turned off. Move the pointer to the left corner to display the recently used apps briefly.
B.) Desktop Items
Selecting this option will display items on the desktop. If this option is disabled, the items on the desktop will remain hidden and will only appear after you click on the desktop.
C.) Show Windows From An Application
You will get two different options under this section. The ‘All at Once’ option will enable you to see all the windows of an app in the centre of your Mac screen.
The second option, i.e., ‘One at a Time’ will enable the app in the centre to show one window at a time.
D.) Enable Stage Manager To Simplify Your Window Management
Since you’ve got a good understanding of Stage Manager and how it functions, enable it on Mac to organize your windows.
Stage Manager is a responsive feature that can make users more productive in their day-to-day activities.
Stage Manager feature is not just exclusive to Mac computers, you can even use it on iPads.
Whether you are a student or a professional, you must be using iPad more than a Mac computer, so, you Must be familiar with the functionality.
Let’s Now Discuss How The Store Manager Works On Ipad
If you are an iPad user, you can create overlapping app windows of various dimensions within a single view.
If you use Spaces on your Mac computer, the Stage Manager will look familiar.
You can enable Stage Manager on your iPad using the Control Centre by swiping down from the top of the screen and then tapping the Stage Manager icon.
Another benefit of using the Stage Manager on iPad is that it helps users to resize windows by dragging down the curved white line.
To use Stage Manager on your Mac, make sure it has macOS Ventura installed on it. iPad devices that integrate an M processor can be used to activate and use Stage Manager.
