| Tip 214 | Avoid the Spring-Load Wait |
If you drag and hover a file over the icon for a folder for long enough (in both Finder windows and on the desktop), a new Finder window will pop out, wherein you can see the contents and deposit the file. This feature is known as spring-loaded folders, and you can alter the delay before the new Finder window appears by changing the setting in Finder’s Preferences dialog box (application menu→Preferences, and ensure the General pane is selected).
However, if you’re in a rush, simply drag and hover the file as described, and then hit Space to cause the new Finder window to spring out immediately.
Dock icons are spring-loaded too—if an app is running, you can drag a file onto its icon, and after a few seconds, ...
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