Finder is the most basic and commonly used file management tool on Mac computers, providing an intuitive and efficient interface that allows users to easily browse, search, organize, and delete files. Here is the right way to open Finder and some tips to use it efficiently:
1. The correct way to open Finder.
Click the "Finder" icon on the dock bar to open the Finder window.
If you don't have the "Finder" icon on the dock bar, you can look for it and open it in the "Launchpad".
2. Efficient use skills.
Locate files quickly: Using the "spotlight" search function, you can quickly locate files. Just enter part of the file name or a keyword into the Spotlight search bar to quickly find the file.
Preview File: In the Finder window, you can preview the file contents by spacebar. For example, if you want to see it, just press the spacebar to preview it.
Quickly switch folders: In the Finder window, you can use the "Command + Shift + G" shortcut keys to open the "Go to Folder" window, and enter the folder path to quickly switch to the specified folder.
Organize Files: In the Finder window, you can use the "Command + N" shortcut keys to open multiple windows to conveniently organize and move files between different folders.
Batch Rename: In the Finder window, you can use the "Command + Option + R" shortcut to batch rename the selected files.
Hide Personal Folders: In the Finder window, you can hide your personal folders to protect your privacy. Tick "Hide personal folders in sidebar" in "Preferences".
Use tags: In the Finder window, you can use tags to categorize and organize your files. Tick "Use Tags" in "Preferences", and then you can add corresponding tags for each file.
Custom Views: In the Finder window, you can customize the views to suit different work scenarios. In Preferences, you can set view options, such as Show Hidden File Extension, Show Hide Hidden Files, and so on.
Use shortcut keys: In the Finder window, you can use shortcut keys to increase your productivity. For example, "Command+Shift+H" can open user folders, "Command+Shift+U" can open application folders, and so on.
Custom icons: In the Finder window, you can customize the icons to better identify the file types. In Preferences, you can set the size of the icon, how it is displayed, and so on.
In conclusion, there are a few tricks that can improve your productivity and convenience when using Finder. Hopefully, the above tips will help you use Finder better.
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