---
id: getting-started.shortcut-does-not-work
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/getting-started/shortcut-does-not-work
category: "Getting started"
subcategory: "Finding your way around"
question: "Why doesn't the ⌃Space shortcut open the Apps grid?"
alt_questions:
  - "Control Space not working Storage Studio"
  - "Apps grid shortcut does nothing"
  - "Storage Studio hotkey conflict"
  - "Ctrl+Space switches keyboard language instead"
short_answer: "Another shortcut probably already uses it — ⌃Space is also macOS's switch-input-source shortcut. Pick a different combination in Settings → Shortcuts, or turn off the clashing one in System Settings → Keyboard."
tags: ["keyboard shortcuts", "troubleshooting", "apps grid"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/getting-started/where-is-the-storage-studio-icon"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Why doesn't the ⌃Space shortcut open the Apps grid?

Most likely macOS or another app already uses that combination — ⌃Space is also macOS's shortcut for switching to the previous input source (keyboard language), and that one wins.

To fix it:

1. Open **Settings → Shortcuts**.
2. Under **Apps**, check **Open the Apps grid** is on, and pick a different combination.
3. Try it again from any app.

Alternatively, turn off the conflicting shortcut in **System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts → Input Sources**.