Shortcuts for files and folders
Use these shortcut when working with files and folders.
Action
Shortcut
Copy an icon
Option + drag
Align icons
+ drag
Create an alias to an icon
+ Option + drag
Open a folder in a separate window
+ double-click
List view, open a folder
Option + Right Arrow
List view, close a folder
Option + Left Arrow
List view, open all the folders in the selected folder
+ Option + Right Arrow
List view, close all the folders in the selected folder
+ Option + Left Arrows
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