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Jimb9
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Q: when i move the cursor across the screen it launches the dashboard - how do i stop it

when i move the cursor across the screen to the left it launches the dashboard - how do i stop it doing that ?

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Posted on Jan 1, 2014 9:54 AM

by jeremy_v,Solvedanswer
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A:

Hi Jimb9,

 

Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.

 

If Dashboard seems to be launching automatically when you move your mouse to the left, first check to see if a "Hot Corner" has been set.

Hot Corners

To specify an action to perform when you move the pointer to a screen corner, choose the action from one of the Active Screen Corners pop-up menus.

After you set an active corner, move your mouse to that corner of your screen to see the result.

You can find the Active Screen Corners menu by going to System Preferences, then choosing Mission Control and clicking the Hot Corners button in the bottom left.

 

These articles have more information about Mission Control:

 

Mac Basics: Mission Control

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4689

 

OS X Mavericks: Mission Control preferences

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13925

 

All the best,

 

Jeremy

Posted on Jan 3, 2014 1:56 PM

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Q: when i move the cursor across the screen it launches the dashboard - how do i stop it

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  • by jeremy_v,Solvedanswer

    jeremy_v jeremy_v Jan 3, 2014 1:56 PM in response to Jimb9
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    Jan 3, 2014 1:56 PM in response to Jimb9

    Hi Jimb9,

     

    Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.

     

    If Dashboard seems to be launching automatically when you move your mouse to the left, first check to see if a "Hot Corner" has been set.

    Hot Corners

    To specify an action to perform when you move the pointer to a screen corner, choose the action from one of the Active Screen Corners pop-up menus.

    After you set an active corner, move your mouse to that corner of your screen to see the result.

    You can find the Active Screen Corners menu by going to System Preferences, then choosing Mission Control and clicking the Hot Corners button in the bottom left.

     

    These articles have more information about Mission Control:

     

    Mac Basics: Mission Control

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4689

     

    OS X Mavericks: Mission Control preferences

    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13925

     

    All the best,

     

    Jeremy

  • by Jimb9,Helpful

    Jimb9 Jimb9 Jan 4, 2014 3:50 AM in response to jeremy_v
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    Jan 4, 2014 3:50 AM in response to jeremy_v

    many thanks Jeremy - problem solved

  • by jeremy_v,

    jeremy_v jeremy_v Jan 8, 2014 2:57 PM in response to Jimb9
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    Jan 8, 2014 2:57 PM in response to Jimb9

    Hi Jimb9,

     

    I'm glad that solved it.

     

    Cheers,

     

    Jeremy