Missing the Launchpad Icon on the dock? Yes, I will show you How to Add Launchpad to Dock on Mac. Having the icon on the dock will make getting to all your applications much quicker and much more convenient.
- Open Finder
- Select Applications from the sidebar
- Locate the Launchpad app
- Drag & Drop the Launchpad app onto the dock.
It is not always easy following along with a how-to with a simple list. So I have the how-to with pictures and, if you look below, even video instructions.
How to Add Launchpad to Dock on Mac
Adding the Launchpad to your dock is quick and easy to achieve. It is well worth adding to your dock due to it holding all your apps.
Allowing you to access them super quickly rather than hunting around the backend of the macOS.
Let’s get straight into how to get your launchpad app to your dock:
Step 1. Open Finder
Step 2. Select Applications from the sidebar
Step 3. Locate the Launchpad app
Step 4. Drag & Drop the Launchpad app onto the dock.
How to Remove Launchpad from Dock on Mac
Open the Launchpad With a Keyboard Shortcut on Mac?
Using Mac keyboard shortcuts on the mac can speed up many processes, and hundreds can help you out. With the Launchpad app coming added to your dock as standard there is no dedicated keyboard shortcut.
Yet, that doesn’t mean you can’t make your own if you want to open the launchpad keyboard shortcut.
How to Make Keyboard Shortcut to Open Launchpad
- Open System Settings
- Select Keyboard
- Open Keyboard Shortcuts
- Select Launchpad & Dock
- Tick “Open Launchpad“
- Press a combination of Keys (the shortcut)
- Select Done
You can use any combination of keys but Command + Shift + L are not used in any other shortcut so may make an ideal combination.
How to get Launchpad on Mac Dock Video
If you prefer video, I have you covered with this simple-to-follow video on How to get Launchpad on Mac Dock.
