macOS Finder keyboard shortcuts
Finder is the Mac's file manager, open from the moment you log in. Its keys duplicate, eject, and get info on items, manage Finder windows and tabs, and jump straight to common folders or the Go to Folder box.
macOS · 28 shortcutsFile actions
Duplicate, eject, search, inspect, and reveal selected Finder items.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Duplicate selected files | Cmd + D |
| Eject the selected disk or volume | Cmd + E |
| Start a Spotlight search in Finder | Cmd + F |
| Show Get Info for the selected file | Cmd + I |
| Show the original for a selected alias | Cmd + R |
| Create a new folder | Shift + Cmd + N |
| Move the selected item to the Trash | Cmd + Delete |
| Empty the Trash | Shift + Cmd + Delete |
Windows and tabs
Open and close Finder windows and tabs, then show or hide the main Finder bars.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Open a new Finder window | Cmd + N |
| Open a new Finder tab | Cmd + T |
| Close the front Finder window | Cmd + W |
| Close all Finder windows | Option + Cmd + W |
| Show or hide the toolbar | Option + Cmd + T |
| Show or hide the path bar | Option + Cmd + P |
| Show or hide the sidebar | Option + Cmd + S |
| Show or hide the status bar | Cmd + / |
Common locations and search
Use the Finder shortcuts for common folders and the Go to Folder dialog.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Open the Computer window | Shift + Cmd + C |
| Open the Desktop folder | Shift + Cmd + D |
| Open Recents | Shift + Cmd + F |
| Open Go to Folder | Shift + Cmd + G |
| Open the home folder | Shift + Cmd + H |
| Open iCloud Drive | Shift + Cmd + I |
| Open the Network window | Shift + Cmd + K |
| Open Downloads | Option + Cmd + L |
| Open Documents | Shift + Cmd + O |
| Open AirDrop | Shift + Cmd + R |
| Open Utilities | Shift + Cmd + U |
| Open a Finder window with a Spotlight search field | Option + Cmd + Space |
Source
Apple Mac keyboard shortcuts · Checked
Finder and system shortcuts from Apple's current Mac keyboard-shortcuts reference, checked September 1, 2026. A command can change with the current Finder selection or window state.