3 Monitors: I want applications to open in the selected monitor. NOT primary monitor.

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3 Monitors: I want applications to open in the selected monitor. NOT primary monitor.

I've got a 3 monitor setup and the dock appears on each screen when I select a monitor and hover the mouse at the bottom of the screen. However, whenever I open an application like Chrome browser, it always opens up on my mac monitor and not the monitor selected.

I have gone through mission control and I only have "displays have separate spaces" selected. I am on OS Catalina 10.15.5. I don't plan to upgrade to Big Sur any time soon.

How do I set it up so when I go to an extended monitor and open an application, the application will open on the selected monitor and not my mac? It's really annoying grabbing each application to which monitor I want it on.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 7, 2020 10:29 AM

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hc1111

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Dec 12, 2020 2:55 PM in response to yevinsouza

Hello, yevinsouza!

Thanks for reaching out in Apple Support Communities! We understand you're trying to open apps on a certain monitor, but it's opening on your Mac instead. We want to help!

To verify, you have selected the options and assigned the app to a specific space or display, correct? This article has that info:

Work in multiple spaces on Mac - Apple Support

Also please try toggling your display options since noticing this? If not, use the following support article for guidance:

Use external monitors with your Mac - Apple Support

After going through the article, if you still have issue please use the "Learn more" section of the resource above for additional help. All the best.

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3 Monitors: I want applications to open in the selected monitor. NOT primary monitor.

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