Use Linux in Coherence Mode

You can set Linux and macOS to work seamlessly together, as if they were part of a single operating system. In this mode, called Coherence mode, Linux applications appear on the Mac desktop next to your Mac applications.

To enable the Coherence view mode, Parallels Tools must be installed in the guest operating system. Some Linux distributions may also require to disable 3D effects. To learn how to do this, please refer to the operating system documentation.

Switch to Coherence Mode

To switch from Window mode to Coherence mode, do one of the following:

• Choose View > Enter Coherence.
• Press Control-Command-Return.

To switch from Full Screen mode to Coherence mode, press Control-Option (Alt), click the View menu and select Exit Full Screen. Then open the View menu and select Enter Coherence.