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Finder and System Shortcuts Flashcards

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Command-D

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Duplicate the selected files.

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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

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Start a Spotlight search in the Finder window.

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Command-I

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Show the Get Info window for a selected file.

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5
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Command-R

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(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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Shift-Command-C

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Open the Computer window.

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Shift-Command-D

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Open the desktop folder.

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Shift-Command-F

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

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9
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Shift-Command-G

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Open a Go to Folder window.

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10
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Shift-Command-H

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Open the Home folder of the current macOS user account.

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11
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Shift-Command-I

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Open iCloud Drive.

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12
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Shift-Command-K

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Open the Network window.

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13
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Option-Command-L

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Open the Downloads folder.

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14
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Shift-Command-N

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Create a new folder.

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15
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Shift-Command-O

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Open the Documents folder.

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16
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Shift-Command-P

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Show or hide the Preview pane in Finder windows.

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17
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Shift-Command-R

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Open the AirDrop window.

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18
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Shift-Command-T

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Show or hide the tab bar in Finder windows.

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19
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Control-Shift-Command-T

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

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20
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Shift-Command-U

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Open the Utilities folder.

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21
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Option-Command-D

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Show or hide the Dock.

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22
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Control-Command-T

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

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23
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Option-Command-P

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Hide or show the path bar in Finder windows.

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24
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Option-Command-S

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Hide or show the Sidebar in Finder windows.

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Command–Slash (/)
Hide or show the status bar in Finder windows.
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Command-J
Show View Options.
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Command-K
Open the Connect to Server window.
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Control-Command-A
Make an alias of the selected item.
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Command-N
Open a new Finder window.
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Option-Command-N
Create a new Smart Folder.
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Command-T
Show or hide the tab bar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.
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Option-Command-T
Show or hide the toolbar when a single tab is open in the current Finder window.
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Option-Command-V
Move the files in the Clipboard from their original location to the current location.
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Command-Y
Use Quick Look to preview the selected files.
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Option-Command-Y
View a Quick Look slideshow of the selected files.
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Command-1
View the items in the Finder window as icons.
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Command-2
View the items in a Finder window as a list.
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Command-3
View the items in a Finder window in columns.
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Command-4
View the items in a Finder window in a gallery.
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Command–Left Bracket ([)
Go to the previous folder.
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Command–Right Bracket (])
Go to the next folder.
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Command–Up Arrow
Open the folder that contains the current folder.
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Command–Control–Up Arrow
Open the folder that contains the current folder in a new window.
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Command–Down Arrow
Open the selected item.
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Right Arrow
Open the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
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Left Arrow
Close the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
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Command-Delete
Move the selected item to the Trash.
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Shift-Command-Delete
Empty the Trash.
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Option-Shift-Command-Delete
Empty the Trash without confirmation dialog.
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Command–Brightness Down
Turn video mirroring on or off when your Mac is connected to more than one display.
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Option–Brightness Up
Open Displays preferences. This works with either Brightness key.
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Control–Brightness Up or Control–Brightness Down
Change the brightness of your external display; if supported by your display.
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Option–Shift–Brightness Up or Option–Shift–Brightness Down
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.
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Option–Mission Control
Open Mission Control preferences.
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Command–Mission Control
Show the desktop.
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Control–Down Arrow
Show all windows of the front app.
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Option–Volume Up
Open Sound preferences. This works with any of the volume keys.
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Option–Shift–Volume Up or Option–Shift–Volume Down
Adjust the sound volume in smaller steps.
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Option–Keyboard Brightness Up
Open Keyboard preferences. This works with either Keyboard Brightness key.
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Option–Shift–Keyboard Brightness Up or Option–Shift–Keyboard Brightness Down
Adjust the keyboard brightness in smaller steps.
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Option key while double-clicking
Open the item in a separate window; then close the original window.
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Command key while double-clicking
Open a folder in a separate tab or window.
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Command key while dragging to another volume
Move the dragged item to the other volume; instead of copying it.
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Option key while dragging
Copy the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.
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Option-Command while dragging
Make an alias of the dragged item. The pointer changes while you drag the item.
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Option-click a disclosure triangle
Open all folders within the selected folder. This works only when in list view.
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Command-click a window title
See the folders that contain the current folder.

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