50 hotkeys (keyboard shortcuts) Finder on macOS that everyone should know

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1. Launch a new Finder window

Sometimes, when working with the file system, it becomes necessary to move a document to a new folder on the Mac. In this case, the opportunity to open the second Finder window is useful. You can do this by pressing the keys Command (⌘) + N – opens a new window or Command (⌘) + T – opens a new tab.

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2. Create a new folder

In order to create a new folder in the Finder window, you can use the buttons Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) + N on keyboard. Next, you need to name the folder and move the required content.

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3. Empty the basket

Quickly empty the trash Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) + Delete. To do this, move the Finder window to the front.

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4. Launch Spotlight

To open Spotlight, press the keys Command (⌘) + Space. In some cases, it can be configured as Ctrl + Space.

5. Quick access to the Utilities folder on Mac

This folder contains a number of important applications used from time to time, such as “Terminal” or “System Monitoring”. You can quickly access them using the keys Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) + U.

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6. Quick access to the “Programs” folder

If you need to launch, rename or delete an application, you can quickly access the Applications folder by clicking on Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) + A.

7. Duplication of selected objects

To duplicate selected objects, you can use Command (⌘) + Dthen the corresponding copies will be created in the Finder window.

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8. Mac Search

One of the useful features in Finder is the ability to search for content stored on a Mac. After launching the application window, click on Command (⌘) + F. When the search bar appears on the screen, enter the desired query.

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9. Configuring file view settings for the current window

Move the Finder window to the front and click on Command (⌘) + J. The list of options that appears allows you to change the sort order, the size of the icons, select the background Finder, etc.

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10. Changing the display of files in the Finder

The following keyboard shortcuts will allow you to change the appearance of files in Finder:

• Command (⌘) + 1 – displaying the contents of the Finder window in the form of icons;
• Command (⌘) + 2 – displaying the contents of the Finder window in a list;
• Command (⌘) + 3 – displaying the contents of the Finder window in the form of columns;
• Command (⌘) + 4 – displaying the contents of the Finder window in the Cover Flow flipping mode.

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Command (⌘) + A – selection of all files in the active Finder window;

Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + A – deselection;

Command (⌘) + C – copying the selected item or text to the clipboard;

Command (⌘) + V – paste the copied item;

Command (⌘) + X – to cut;

Shift (⇧) + Command (⌘) + D – opening the desktop folder;

Command (⌘) + E – media removal;

Shift (⇧) + Command (⌘) + G – go to the folder;

Shift (⇧) + Command (⌘) + H – opening the personal folder of the current user;

Command (⌘) + I – opening file properties;

Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + I – opening the “Inspector” window;

Control + Command (⌘) + I – discovery of common file properties;

Command (⌘) + J – display of view parameters;

Shift (⇧) + Command (⌘) + K – opening the “Network” window;

Command (⌘) + L – Create an alias for the selected file;

Command (⌘) + M – minimize the window;

Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + M – minimize all windows;

Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + N – creating a smart folder;

Command (⌘) + O – opening the selected item;

Shift (⇧) + Command (⌘) + Q – output;

Command (⌘) + R – display of the original file (for an alias);

Command (⌘) + T – Add Finder to the side menu;

Shift (⇧) + Command (⌘) + T – add to favorites;

Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + T – hiding or showing the toolbar in the Finder windows;

Command (⌘) + W – closing the window;

Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + W – closing all windows;

Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + Y – launch a slide show;

Command (⌘) + Z – undo the last action;

Command +, (comma) – opening Finder settings;

Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) +? – opening Mac Help;

Option (⌥) + Shift (⇧) + Command (⌘) + Esc – forced shutdown of the program;

Command (⌘) +[[ – back;

Command (⌘) +] – Forward;

Command (⌘) + up arrow – opening a subfolder;

Control + Command (⌘) + Up Arrow – opening a subfolder in a new window;

Command (⌘) + down arrow – opening the selected item;

Command (⌘) + Tab – transition to another program (forward);

Shift (⇧) + Command (⌘) + Tab – transition to another program (back);

Command (⌘) + Delete – moving to the basket;

Option (⌥) + Shift (⇧) + Command (⌘) + Delete – Empty the Recycle Bin without displaying a confirmation dialog box;

Space (also Command (⌘) + Y) – quick view.

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