Feature request: Clicking space changes to that space

[milesmcclane]

Hi, I actually thought that was what the app was for when I installed it. Otherwise, is it just to visualise how many spaces you have and which is the active one? I think that switching to the space when clicked on would dramatically increase usefulness.

Could something like this be added?

Miles.

[trsrm]

+1

[samwzlim]

Coming from Windows 10, there were a few 3rd party apps that allowed for this functionality (just google Windows 10 virtual desktop manager). Hoping Spaceman will support this in the future, as it is super helpful.

[samwzlim]

The free app 'CurrentKey Stats' on the Mac App Store provides similar functionality to this, although not exactly. The app allows the user to switch to a different space just by clicking on the icon on the menu bar and selecting the target space under a dropdown.

[AugustM]

I'll add my vote for the following behavior:

• Whenever there is any display of a list of multiple spaces, vertical or horizontal, clicking on any particular space takes you to that space.

Anything less is counter-intuitive.

[nlboris]

+1

[grumpygamer]

+1 for this... I love Spaceman but want to switch desktops by clicking on the toolbar buttons.

[AugustM]

samwzlim commented on Jun 6, 2021 •

"The free app 'CurrentKey Stats' on the Mac App Store" -- Unfortunately, the app has been withdrawn. The developer cites lack of device that supports Monterey and the demands on his time of being a new father.

I have been whittling away at what it might take to provide some of the CurrentKey Desktop Switching functions through KeyboardMaestro and AppleScript. It's slow going because I'm not a developer, just a "talented amateur". In particular, I want a system that supports lots of Desktop Spaces. I have been using over 20 for a couple of years and recently, as part of my Substitute-for-CurrentKey work, have upped that to 40. Which is why names, hotkeys, and menu access are so important. Most Desktop Workspace apps seem to have use-case of a maximum of five desktops. Apple doesn't believe in using more than 16.

[ruittenb]

Yes please! That would make this tool super-useful.

[carlditzler]

Would also help me to switch via click of the space and, in case it's help to others, there are Mac OS options to switch spaces via:

1. On a trackpad, swipe left or right with three or four fingers. On a Magic Mouse, swipe with two fingers.
2. Press the Control key and the Right or Left arrow key.
3. Enter Mission Control, move the pointer to the top edge of the screen, then click a space in the Spaces bar.

[aubreypwd]

+1

Or, at least a dropdown that lets me select it.