Finder Shortcuts

Use the shortcuts in Table B.4 to switch Finder window views, open a new Finder window, eject a disc, duplicate files and folders, maneuver through Finder’s sidebar, or manage your Trash.

Table B.4 Finder Shortcuts

Shortcut

Description

maccmd+1

Switch the active window to Icons view

maccmd+2

Switch the active window to List Flow view

maccmd+3

Switch the active window to Columns view

maccmd+4

Switch the active window to Cover Flow view

maccmd+A

Select all items in the current window

maccmd+D

Duplicate the selected item

maccmd+E

Eject the current disc

maccmd+F

Display the Find dialog

+I

Display the Get Info window for the selected item

+J

Display the View options ...

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