Article / Updated 09-16-2021
The Mac OS X Snow Leopard Finder helps you access and organize most of the important Mac functions while you work. Use Finder keyboard shortcuts to display windows, copy and move files, and launch applications. These keyboard shortcuts help you get things done more efficiently.
Key
Function
Command+A
Selects all items in the active window (icon view), all items
in the column (column view), or all items in the list (cover flow
view)
Command+C
Copies selected items
Command+D
Duplicates the selected item(s)
Command+E
Ejects the selected volume
Command+F
Displays the Find dialog
Command+H
Hides All Finder windows
Command+I
Shows info for selected item or items
Command+J
Shows the view options for the active window
Command+K
Displays the Connect to Server dialog
Command+L
Creates an alias for the selected item
Command+M
Minimizes the active window
Command+N
Opens a new Finder window
Command+O
Opens (or launches) the selected item
Command+R
Shows the original for selected alias
Command+T
Adds the selected item to the Sidebar
Command+V
Pastes items from the Clipboard
Command+W
Closes the active window
Command+X
Cuts the selected items
Command+Z
Undoes the last action (if possible)
Command+,
Displays Finder Preferences
Command+1
Shows the active window in icon mode
Command+2
Shows the active window in list mode
Command+3
Shows the active window in column mode
Command+4
Shows the active window in cover flow mode
Command+[
Moves back to the previous Finder location
Command+]
Moves forward to the next Finder location
Command+Del
Moves selected items to the Trash
Command+up-arrow
Show enclosing folder
Command+`
Cycles through windows
Command+?