The Function Keys F3 – F9 in Mac OS X gives you access to the various Exposé “views”. For example, pressing F3 on my MacBook shows all open application windows. (Depending on your Mac, the function keys may be mapped differently. Check System Preferences – Exposé & Spaces for a full list.)
While trying to figure out a keyboard shortcut, I happened upon a neat little “feature” of Leopard. By holding down the Shift key while pressing a function key gives a nice little slo-mo version of the Exposé transition.
I know that’s not a great explanation, but give it a try and you’ll see what I mean.
You can also hold the shift button down while minimizing to see the famous “Genie” effect in slow motion as well. Steve Jobs was quite enthralled with that when he debuted OS X.
It’s quite mesmerising. I’ve just spent the last minute or two staring at my screen as various windows minimised in slow motion. I have to stop now and get some work done!
Thanks for the tip!