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Finder and System Shortcuts Flashcards

1
Q

Command-D

A

Duplicate the selected files.

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2
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Command-E

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Eject the selected disk or volume.

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3
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Command-F

A

Start a Spotlight search in the Finder window.

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4
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Command-I

A

Show the Get Info window for a selected file.

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5
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Command-R

A

(1) When an alias is selected in the Finder; show the original file for the selected alias. (2) In some apps; such as Calendar or Safari; refresh or reload the page. (3) In Software Update preferences; check for software updates again.

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6
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Shift-Command-C

A

Open the Computer window.

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7
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Shift-Command-D

A

Open the desktop folder.

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8
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Shift-Command-F

A

Open the Recents window; showing all of the files you viewed or changed recently.

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9
Q

Shift-Command-G

A

Open a Go to Folder window.

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10
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Shift-Command-H

A

Open the Home folder of the current macOS user account.

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11
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Shift-Command-I

A

Open iCloud Drive.

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12
Q

Shift-Command-K

A

Open the Network window.

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13
Q

Option-Command-L

A

Open the Downloads folder.

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14
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Shift-Command-N

A

Create a new folder.

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15
Q

Shift-Command-O

A

Open the Documents folder.

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16
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Shift-Command-P

A

Show or hide the Preview pane in Finder windows.

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17
Q

Shift-Command-R

A

Open the AirDrop window.

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18
Q

Shift-Command-T

A

Show or hide the tab bar in Finder windows.

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19
Q

Control-Shift-Command-T

A

Add selected Finder item to the Dock (OS X Mavericks or later)

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20
Q

Shift-Command-U

A

Open the Utilities folder.

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21
Q

Option-Command-D

A

Show or hide the Dock.

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22
Q

Control-Command-T

A

Add the selected item to the sidebar (OS X Mavericks or later).

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23
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Option-Command-P

A

Hide or show the path bar in Finder windows.

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24
Q

Option-Command-S

A

Hide or show the Sidebar in Finder windows.

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25
Q

Command–Slash (/)

A

Hide or show the status bar in Finder windows.

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26
Q

Command-J

A

Show View Options.

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27
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Command-K

A

Open the Connect to Server window.

28
Q

Control-Command-A

A

Make an alias of the selected item.

29
Q

Command-N

A

Open a new Finder window.

30
Q

Option-Command-N

A

Create a new Smart Folder.

31
Q

Command-T

A

Show or hide the tab bar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.

32
Q

Option-Command-T

A

Show or hide the toolbar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.

33
Q

Option-Command-V

A

Move the files in the Clipboard from their original location to the current location.

34
Q

Command-Y

A

Use Quick Look to preview the selected files.

35
Q

Option-Command-Y

A

View a Quick Look slideshow of the selected files.

36
Q

Command-1

A

View the items in the Finder window as icons.

37
Q

Command-2

A

View the items in a Finder window as a list.

38
Q

Command-3

A

View the items in a Finder window in columns.

39
Q

Command-4

A

View the items in a Finder window in a gallery.

40
Q

Command–Left Bracket ([)

A

Go to the previous folder.

41
Q

Command–Right Bracket (])

A

Go to the next folder.

42
Q

Command–Up Arrow

A

Open the folder that contains the current folder.

43
Q

Command–Control–Up Arrow

A

Open the folder that contains the current folder in a new window.

44
Q

Command–Down Arrow

A

Open the selected item.

45
Q

Right Arrow

A

Open the selected folder. This works only when in list view.

46
Q

Left Arrow

A

Close the selected folder. This works only when in list view.

47
Q

Command-Delete

A

Move the selected item to the Trash.

48
Q

Shift-Command-Delete

A

Empty the Trash.

49
Q

Option-Shift-Command-Delete

A

Empty the Trash without confirmation dialog.

50
Q

Command–Brightness Down

A

Turn video mirroring on or off when your Mac is connected to more than one display.

51
Q

Option–Brightness Up

A

Open Displays preferences. This works with either Brightness key.

52
Q

Control–Brightness Up or Control–Brightness Down

A

Change the brightness of your external display; if supported by your display.

53
Q

Option–Shift–Brightness Up or Option–Shift–Brightness Down

A

Adjust the display brightness in smaller steps. Add the Control key to this shortcut to make the adjustment on your external display; if supported by your display.

54
Q

Option–Mission Control

A

Open Mission Control preferences.

55
Q

Command–Mission Control

A

Show the desktop.

56
Q

Control–Down Arrow

A

Show all windows of the front app.

57
Q

Option–Volume Up

A

Open Sound preferences. This works with any of the volume keys.

58
Q

Option–Shift–Volume Up or Option–Shift–Volume Down

A

Adjust the sound volume in smaller steps.

59
Q

Option–Keyboard Brightness Up

A

Open Keyboard preferences. This works with either Keyboard Brightness key.

60
Q

Option–Shift–Keyboard Brightness Up or Option–Shift–Keyboard Brightness Down

A

Adjust the keyboard brightness in smaller steps.

61
Q

Option key while double-clicking

A

Open the item in a separate window; then close the original window.

62
Q

Command key while double-clicking

A

Open a folder in a separate tab or window.

63
Q

Command key while dragging to another volume

A

Move the dragged item to the other volume; instead of copying it.

64
Q

Option key while dragging

A

Copy the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.

65
Q

Option-Command while dragging

A

Make an alias of the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.

66
Q

Option-click a disclosure triangle

A

Open all folders within the selected folder. This works only when in list view.

67
Q

Command-click a window title

A

See the folders that contain the current folder.

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