{"id":429676,"date":"2022-04-10T23:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-10T20:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-browse-files-on-a-mac\/"},"modified":"2022-04-10T23:00:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T20:00:48","slug":"how-to-browse-files-on-a-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-browse-files-on-a-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Browse Files on a Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38c9db98d55\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38c9db98d55\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-browse-files-on-a-mac\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Browse_Files_on_a_Mac%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Browse Files on a Mac&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-browse-files-on-a-mac\/#Browse_for_Files_with_Finder\" >Browse for Files with Finder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-browse-files-on-a-mac\/#Copying_and_Deleting_Files\" >Copying and Deleting Files<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Browse_Files_on_a_Mac%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Browse Files on a Mac&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-736128\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mac_finder_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mac_finder_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mac_finder_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you need to find, move, copy, or delete files on your Mac, you\u2019ll need to use Finder, which is similar to File Explorer on Windows. We\u2019ll show you some basics about how to browse for files and manage them.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Browse_for_Files_with_Finder\"><\/span>Browse for Files with Finder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finder is a special <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> on your Mac that lets you manage files. The easiest way to open it is by clicking its icon on your macOS dock. The icon looks like a smiling blue face.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-716670\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac_click_finder_dock.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"242\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you click it, a Finder window will open. You can also have multiple Finder windows open at once. To do so, select File &gt; New Finder Window in the menu bar (or press Command+N on your keyboard).<\/p>\n<p>Using a Finder window, you can look through files on your Mac by double-clicking folders, and then using the back arrow in the upper-left corner (\u201c&lt;\u201c) to go back to a previous folder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-790818\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/finder_forward_back_buttons_2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Finder on Mac, use the Go menu and click &quot;Home.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"319\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>While you browse, you\u2019ll notice \u201cbreadcrumbs\u201d (a list of folder locations) in the Path Bar at the bottom of the Finder window. This shows your current location in the file path. (If you don\u2019t see the Path Bar, choose View &gt; Show Path Bar in the menu bar.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-767334\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/finder_path_bar.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Finder, use the Path Bar to see your current path location.\" width=\"650\" height=\"319\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also jump to locations quickly in Finder. One way is by using the \u201cGo\u201d menu in the menu bar, which lets you quickly navigate to different folder locations on your Mac, such your \u201cHome\u201d folder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-790812\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/finder_click_go_home.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Finder on Mac, use the Go menu and click &quot;Home.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"351\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also navigate quickly using the sidebar located in any Finder window. This sidebar is usually full of shortcuts to important locations such as Pictures, Downloads, and Documents.<\/p>\n<p>To use it, click one of the items in the sidebar list, and the Finder window will instantly show the contents of that location. (If you don\u2019t see the sidebar, select View &gt; Show Sidebar in the menu bar or press Ctrl+Command+S.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-767333\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/finder_sidebar.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Finder, use the sidebar for quick navigation.\" width=\"650\" height=\"319\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d prefer to view your files in a different way (such as a list instead of icons and thumbnails), click the icons that look like small groups of squares at the top of any Finder window. You can also use them to change how files are sorted, such as alphabetically or by file type.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-767332\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/finder_view_and_sort.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"319\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And finally, if you need to find a specific file on your Mac, you can quickly perform a search by clicking the magnifying glass icon in the upper-right corner of any Finder window. After you type a search query, you\u2019ll see the results below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-767335\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/finder_search_bar.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Finder, use the Search bar to look for files and folders.\" width=\"650\" height=\"319\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Another great way to search for documents or apps on your Mac is by using Spotlight, which you can access by clicking the magnifying glass icon in your menu bar (or by pressing Command+Space).<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Quickly Launch a Mac App with Spotlight<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copying_and_Deleting_Files\"><\/span>Copying and Deleting Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to move, copy, or delete files in Finder using click-and-drag techniques. To move a file between two folders, drag a file\u2019s icon from one Finder window to another. If you drag an item between Finder windows on different drives (such as one in the sidebar), a new copy of the file or folder will be made, and the original item will stay in its original location.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720422\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/drag_files_to_sidebar.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drag files onto the USB flash drive's name in your Finder sidebar.\" width=\"650\" height=\"377\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also copy files by right-clicking a file and selecting \u201cCopy\u201d in the source folder, then right-clicking a destination folder and selecting \u201cPaste.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720446\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac_right_click_copy.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click a file and select &quot;Copy.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"356\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To delete a file in Finder, drag the file\u2019s icon from the Finder window onto the trash can icon in your dock. Or you can select it and choose File &gt; Move to Trash in the menu bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-735053\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mac_drag_to_trash.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve seen the basics of browsing and managing files on your Mac with Finder, but there\u2019s a lot more to explore. For example, at any time, you can change Finder\u2019s preferences by selecting Finder &gt; Preferences in the menu bar (or by pressing Command+Comma). 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