5 ways to get instant access to files and folders in the Finder

Aliases, line the path and other chips that speed up the work.

The standard file manager in macOS lets you view folders in many different ways. Through the following functions can be greatly accelerated navigate through the file system and the interaction with it.

1. Labels sidebar

Sidebar is always on hand, so it is a sin not to use it to quickly navigate to folders, which often work. By default, there are standard directories, but there are also easily add any other.

To do this, simply navigate to the desired folder and drag it to the sidebar. If you accidentally delete one of the regular shortcuts, it can easily be restored by opening Settings Finder and placing a check mark next to each item in the "Sidebar".

In addition to folders, you can also add files to the panel, and even applications. To do this, drag a need to hold down the Command key.

2. Shortcuts toolbar

Another way to keep in sight the most essential folder - put them on the toolbar. This is convenient for quick access to documents, files, or applications with which you are constantly working.

To add a shortcut, hold down the Command key and drag any item to the Finder toolbar and release it after the appearance of the icon with the green plus.

3. Aliases

Nicknames or aliases, function as links to folders, files, or applications. Their beauty is that, unlike conventional labels, such as WindowsAliases continue to work, even if the targets move to another location.

"Make Alias" To create an alias, you need to right-click on an item, and then choose from the shortcut menu. He will appear in the folder with the original object will be different from the small arrow icons.

After that, an alias can be placed in any location, including the toolbar and sidebar, and collect a few aliases in a single folder. You can even add an alias to a folder with aliases.

4. Folders in new windows

By default, when you open a new Finder window and tabs displayed "Recent" section, which contains the latest files. Instead, a much more convenient display frequently used items. It is realized as follows.

Transfer all your documents and files, or aliases in a single folder, then open the Finder settings and the tab "General" select it from the menu "Show in Finder new windows".

this folder can be added to the toolbar as desired.

5. path string

Another Finder feature to quickly navigate between folders - a path string. It not only shows the full path to the current element, but also allows one-touch switching to any of the intermediate folders.

First, make sure that the appropriate panel is displayed. Open the "View" menu and select "Show Path Bar" or click keyboard shortcut Option + Command + P. Then simply double-click on a folder, and then open it.