How to Add a Shortcut to the Services Menu

Adding a shortcut to the Services menu can significantly enhance your productivity by allowing you to perform routine tasks with just a few clicks.

The Services menu on a Mac provides quick access to various system functions and app features. Creating custom shortcuts in the Shortcuts app will help you to customize your experience even further. Here’s a detailed guide on how to add a shortcut to the Services menu on your Mac. In this example, I will be using the Create QR Code shortcut built in my post, Create QR Codes for Students Easily and Securely.

The first step is all that is needed to add a shortcut to the Services menu. The other steps demonstrate how to run this particular shortcut.

TLDR:

  1. Drag the shortcut to Quick Actions
  2. Copy the web link
  3. Right-click and navigate to the action in Services

Video Demonstration: 

Detailed Steps

Drag the shortcut to Quick Actions: Open the Shortcuts app on your Mac. Drag the shortcut to Quick Actions in the toolbar on the left side of the window. The shortcut is automatically added.  

The shortcuts app open to All shortcuts. An arrow points to Quick Actions.
Copy the web link: Navigate to the website you want to create a QR code for. Copy the link to the page.  
A Safari webpage. The link in the URL bar is selected. A message says Copy the Web link.
Run the shortcut: Right click on the link. A menu will open. Navigate to Services. The name of the shortcut will be in the Services menu. Select the shortcut to run it. 
A Safari webpage. The contextual menu for the link is open. The services menu is open.. A message says right-click the link.

That's all it takes. One step to add any shortcut you want to the Services menu. You can play with the options to fine-tune it to your needs.

Adding shortcuts to the Services menu on your Mac can streamline your workflow and save you time. By following these simple steps, you can customize your Services menu to better suit your needs and enhance your productivity. Happy customizing!

Feel free to share this guide with anyone who might find it useful. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to ask!

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The shortcut being used in the demonstration creates a QR code without tracking identifiers in it. This shortcut can be create and run on the Mac, iPad, or iPhone. The instructions are in the Create QR Codes for Students Easily and Securely post.

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