Searching and Launching apps is what Spotlight is most well known for, but did you know there is so much more Spotlight for iPad can do. Here is our list of 10 useful things you can do right now using spotlight search.

What is Spotlight Search 🔦

For those who may not know Spotlight search is triggered by either swiping down from the center of your iPad or by pressing “cmd+space” if you have a keyboard.

1. Track a flight using the Flight number ✈️

That’s right, you can track a friend or family member’s flight progress using their flight number.

2. Run a shortcut directly in spotlight 👨‍💻

Use spotlight search to run Shortcuts, it’s much faster than opening the shortcuts app, searching for your shortcut and tapping on the shortcut.

3. Currency conversions 💵

Whether pondering an exchange rate or doing a currency conversion, spotlight can assist.

4. Launch a website or url 🌐

Why bother opening Safari, clicking in the URL field and typing the website address, when you can simply type it into Spotlight, it’s much faster!

5. Calculations ➕

Don’t bother with the calculator app for simple calculations, just use Spotlight, it’s instant and works over any app you’re in.

6. Find photos by describing them 📸