CHAPTER 5

Managing Your Files and Folders

The Finder enables you to manage your files, folders, drives, and even your iPhone or iPad. You can take many actions in the Finder, including copying, moving, and deleting files and folders. You can customize the Finder settings to streamline your work.

Snapshot of manage your files, folders, and drives.

Explore Your MacBook’s File System

Using the Finder’s Views

Work with Finder Tabs

View a File with Quick Look

Organize Your Desktop Files with Stacks

Search for a File or Folder

Create a New Folder

Rename a File or Folder

Copy a File

Move a File

View the Information About a File or Folder

Organize Your Files with Tags

Work with Zip Files

Using the Trash ...

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