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NancySBanks - Jul 7, 2006 - 1:34 pm

What is the keyboard shortcut for opening an application (icon) in the dock. Don't like having to click on each time with the mouse.
Thanks,
Nance

earthsaver - Jul 7, 2006 - 2:52 pm

Well, to prevent yourself from having to click it every time, you could leave the application open and, if you dislike clutter, just hide it (Application menu or Command+H). If you're talking about applications that *are* already open, then you're looking for the application switcher, Command+Tab.

If this doesn't help, please elaborate on your context and desired behavior.

- Ben

NancySBanks - Jul 7, 2006 - 3:57 pm

Thanks Ben,

But - I would like to have a keyboard stroke for opening an application from the dock that is not open instead of having to go to the mouse each time and click on the icon.

I appreicate your help,
Nancy

earthsaver - Jul 7, 2006 - 4:28 pm

So, it sounds like you're looking for an accessory like LaunchBar or Quicksilver. These offer a universal shortcut (default is Command+Space) after which you can type an abbreviation (a few letters associated with the name of what you want to access) and press Return to open or a variety of other shortcuts to interact with the item. I've been using LaunchBar almost since I started using Mac OS X full time four years ago.
http://www.obdev.at/products/launchbar/
http://www.blacktree.com/apps/quicksilver/

NancySBanks - Jul 7, 2006 - 4:53 pm

Ben,

Thanks - I will check this out.

Nanc