Tip 365Whiz Around Save As Dialogs

Here’s a series of small keyboard combinations that, if you can remember them, can save a little time when saving files. Some work in File Open dialog boxes, too.

Switching to Various Locations

The following keyboard shortcuts instantly switch the dialog box to particular locations within the filesystem (note that these also work when browsing using Finder):

  • iCloud: If you’re working in an iCloud-enabled app, hitting Shift+Command+I will switch instantly to the iCloud file listing.

  • Documents: Hitting Shift+Command+O will switch to your Documents folder.

  • Desktop: Hitting Command+D will switch to your desktop.

  • Home folder: Hitting Shift+Command+H will switch to your home folder.

  • Network: Hitting Shift+Command ...

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