7. Advanced Finder Techniques
Advanced Finder Techniques
In addition to the basic Finder and file management techniques covered in Chapters 2 through 4, Mac OS X offers more advanced techniques you can use to work with files:
• Use spring-loaded folders to access folders while copying or moving items.
• Apply color-coded labels to Finder items.
• Use aliases to make frequently used files easier to access without moving them.
• Quickly reopen recently used items.
• Use the Quick Look feature to view the contents of a file or folder without opening it.
• Use the Info window to learn more about an item or set options for it.
• Compress files and folders to save space on disk or minimize data transfer time.
• Undo actions you performed while working ...
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