Apple Finder keyboard shortcuts

Apple Finder  

Zeynel Öztürk -
6 years ago
- Shortcuts

Memorizing all of Finder keyboard shortcuts probably isn't necessary, but some of the Finder keyboard shortcuts will make you a better Finder user. For example Command + T creates a new tab, Control + Command + F makes Finder window full screen and Shift + Command + L quickly goes to your Downloads folder. Here are the keyboard shortcuts that allow you to organize your files faster and better.

0
⌘ Cmd + N

New Finder window

0
⌥ Opt + ⌘ Cmd + N

New Smart Folder

0
⌘ Cmd + O

Open selected item

1
⌘ Cmd + L

Make an alias of selected item

0
⌘ Cmd + R

Show original for selected alias

0
⌘ Cmd + Y

Quick Look selected item

0
Control + ⌘ Cmd + T

Add selected item to sidebar

1
⌘ Cmd + E

Eject selected device

Advertisement

0
Control + ⌘ Cmd + 0

Arrange by none

0
Control + ⌘ Cmd + 2

Arrange by kind

0
Control + ⌘ Cmd + 3

Arrange by date last opened

0
Control + ⌘ Cmd + 4

Arrange by date added

1
Control + ⌘ Cmd + 5

Arrange by date modified

0
⌘ Cmd + J

Show view options

0
⌘ Cmd + [

Go back to previous location

0
↑  Shift + ⌘ Cmd + A

Open the Applications folder

0
↑  Shift + ⌘ Cmd + C

Open the Computer window

0
↑  Shift + ⌘ Cmd + F

Open All My Files window

0
↑  Shift + ⌘ Cmd + G

Open Go To Folder window

0
↑  Shift + ⌘ Cmd + L

Open Downloads folder


Share this page on:
Is this page helpful?
0 0

Program information

Program name: Apple Finder Apple Finder (File manager)

Finder is default file manager for Apple's Macintosh operating systems. It lets you manage files, disks, network locations and launch other applications.

Web page: support.apple.com/HT201732

Last update: 11/11/2019 8:10 PM UTC

How easy to press shortcuts: 78%

More information >>

Shortcut count: 56

Platform detected: macOS

Similar programs




What is your favorite Apple Finder hotkey? Do you have any useful tips for it? Let other users know below.


 

daz OP says : 5 years ago 12/19/2018 8:19 AM
Tag shortcut doesn't work