In the Finder

Option-In the Finder-WCloses all Finder windows
Right arrow, left arrowExpands or collapses a selected folder in list view
Option-right arrowExpands a folder in a list view and all folders inside it
Option-left arrowCollapses folder and all folders inside it
In the Finder-up arrowOpens parent folder
Shift-Option-In the Finder-up arrowSelects the Desktop
In the Finder-down arrowOpens the selected icon
Option-click the flippy triangleExpands or collapses all folders within that window
TabSelects next icon alphabetically
Shift-TabSelects previous icon alphabetically
In the Finder-DeleteMoves highlighted icons to the Trash
Space barOpens the disk or folder under mouse immediately (during a spring-loaded folder drag)
Shift-In the Finder-QLogs out
Shift-Option-In the Finder-QLogs out without confirmation box
Shift--DeleteEmpties the Trash
Shift-Option--DeleteEmpties the Trash without confirmation ...

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