What is the launchpad on Mac?

Launchpad is an application launcher developed by Apple Inc., and introduced in Mac OS X Lion. A labeled icon represents each application listed in Launchpad. The user starts an application by single-clicking its icon. read more

Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, or pinch closed your thumb and three fingers on your trackpad. Press and hold the Option key. Click next to the app that you want to permanently and immediately delete from your Mac, then click Delete. read more

Launchpad was part of Apple's "Back to the Mac" initiative, which sought to make the desktop more like the iPad. It's for everyone who wants a Home screen-like launcher on macOS, and a way to see, start, search for, delete, and otherwise manage apps on the Mac. read more

Go through this ultimate guide to use Launchpad on your Mac running macOS Sierra. read more