How to Get to the Command Line on a Mac
Open Launchpad., Click the Other folder., Click Terminal.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Launchpad.
It’s the silver icon in the Dock that looks like a rocket.
The Dock is a panel of icons usually found at the bottom of the screen, though it can also be moved to the screen’s left or right side.If you’re on a laptop, you can also open Launchpad by doing a four-finger pinch gesture on the trackpad.
You may also be able to open it by pressing F4 on the keyboard. -
Step 2: Click the Other folder.
It’s a square icon containing several smaller icons. , The Terminal application will now launch to the command prompt.
If you don’t see Terminal in the Other folder, it may have been moved elsewhere in Launchpad.
If you’re unable to find it, try another method. -
Step 3: Click Terminal.
Detailed Guide
It’s the silver icon in the Dock that looks like a rocket.
The Dock is a panel of icons usually found at the bottom of the screen, though it can also be moved to the screen’s left or right side.If you’re on a laptop, you can also open Launchpad by doing a four-finger pinch gesture on the trackpad.
You may also be able to open it by pressing F4 on the keyboard.
It’s a square icon containing several smaller icons. , The Terminal application will now launch to the command prompt.
If you don’t see Terminal in the Other folder, it may have been moved elsewhere in Launchpad.
If you’re unable to find it, try another method.
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