How to Open Applications on Specific Desktop | Mac

When using Luna Display, some apps may open on the wrong screen. You can manage where apps open by setting up Multiple Desktop Spaces on your Mac.

Note: Since macOS Ventura 13.3.1, this feature may no longer work as expected. Results may vary.

Set Up Multiple Desktop Spaces on Mac

Create Desktop Spaces (Optional)

  • With Luna running, open the Apple Menu in the top left and select System Preferences.
  • Open Mission Control, or swipe up with 4 fingers on your trackpad.

  • At the top of your screen, click the + button in the upper right to add more desktops. This lets you switch between spaces when using Luna.

  • To switch between spaces, swipe up with 4 fingers or open Mission Control and choose the desktop you want to use.

Assign Apps to Specific Desktop Spaces

You can set apps to open on all desktops, one desktop, or no desktop.

Open an App on All Desktop Spaces

  • Find the app in your Dock. Right-click the app and go to Options.
  • Select All Desktops. Now this app will open on every desktop space.

Open an App on One Desktop Space

  • Go to the desktop where you want the app to open. You can use Mission Control to switch spaces.
  • Find the app in the Dock. Right-click the app and go to Options.
  • Select This Desktop. Now this app will open only on that space.

Prevent an App from Opening on a Desktop

  • Find the app in the Dock that you want to stop from opening on a specific desktop.
  • Right-click the app and go to Options.
  • Select None. The app will no longer be tied to a specific desktop space.

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