Appendix BMac Shortcut Keys
The keyboard can be quite an efficient tool for quickly executing tasks on your Mac, and this section lists some of the more common keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts can save your mouse or trackpad oodles of mileage, as well as speeding up nearly every job you’ll tackle on your trusty Mac.
Finder Shortcuts
Use the shortcuts in Table B.1 to switch Finder window views, open a new Finder window, eject a disc, duplicate files and folders, maneuver through the Finder sidebar, and manage your Trash.
Table B.1 Finder Shortcuts
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Shortcut |
Description |
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Select all items in the current window. |
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Duplicate the selected item. |
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Eject the current disc. |
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Display the Find dialog. |
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Open the Get Info window for the selected item. |
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Show the View options. |
|
+L |
Create an alias for the selected item. |
|
+N |
Open a new Finder ... |
+A
