The Finder is the heart of your Mac. It provides access to files and folders, displays windows, and generally controls how you interact with your Mac.
If you're switching to the Mac from Windows, you'll discover that the Finder is similar to Windows Explorer, a way to browse the file system. The Mac Finder is more than just a file browser, though. It's a road map to your Mac's file system. Taking a few minutes to learn more about how to use and customize the Finder is time well spent.
Make the Most of the Finder Sidebar
The Finder Sidebar, which is the pane on the left side of every Finder window, provides quick access to common locations, but it's capable of much more. Learn how to use and configure the Finder Sidebar.
Use Finder Labels to Organize Your Files and Folders
Finder labels are color-coded methods of organizing files and folders. Use different colors for various types of files, and you'll be able to find things much more quickly.
Configure Spring-Loaded Folders
Spring-loaded folders make it easy to drag and drop files. Learn how to configure your folders so they spring open when you want them to.
Using the Finder Path Bar
The Finder Path Bar is a small pane located at the bottom of a Finder window. It displays the current path to the file or folder shown in the Finder window.
Unfortunately, this nifty feature is turned off by default. Learn how to enable your Finder Path Bar.
Customize the Finder Toolbar
The Finder Toolbar, a collection of buttons located at the top of every Finder window, is easy to customize. In addition to the Back, View, and Action buttons already present in the Toolbar, you can add functions such as Eject, Burn, and Delete.
Learn how to quickly customize your Finder Toolbar.
