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How to turn on Reduce motion on a Mac

Open System Settings > Accessibility > Display and turn on Reduce motion. Animations like switching desktops become a simple fade.

How to do it

  1. Open System Settings > Accessibility.

  2. Click Display.

  3. Turn Reduce motion on.

There is a matching switch on iPhone under Settings > Accessibility > Motion. They are separate. Turning one on does not turn on the other.

Questions people ask

Does Reduce motion make the Mac faster?

It can feel quicker because animations are shorter, but it doesn't speed up the computer.

Is there the same setting on iPhone?

Yes, in Settings > Accessibility > Motion. It's a separate switch.

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