How to Access Dashboard Widgets in Mac OS X Lion: 2 Steps

Questions and Answers

In the OS X Lion version of the OS X operating system for Mac, Apple has introduced a number of revolutionary new features that change the way you interact with your content. Perhaps the most notable example of this is the new Mission Control feature which combines a number of features from past versions of OS X including Spaces, Dashboard, and Expose´. This article will walk you through the process of accessing dashboard widgets in Mac OS X Lion.

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Steps

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   Click the new Mission Control icon in your dock to launch the application.

   • Alternatively, swipe three fingers up on your trackpad to launch Mission Control.

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   Click the “Dashboard” space from the far left of the top row within the Mission Control interface.

   • Alternatively, swipe three fingers to the right on your trackpad when on your desktop to instantly switch to the dashboard.