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How do I add categories in Mac Finder?
Here’s how it’s done: 1) Open Applications in Finder by typing Shift-Command-a. 2) In the Apps window, type Command-j and you will see this window. 3) Choose to arrange the apps by Application Category as seen above and your apps will now be grouped together as Music, Social Networking, Productivity, etc.
Add a folder or disk to the sidebar: Drag the item to the Favourites section. If you don’t see the Favourites section, choose Finder > Preferences > Sidebar, then select at least one item in the Favourites section.
What does the finder sidebar on a Mac do?
The Finder sidebar is a handy list of commonly used folders, drives, and network locations. Apple populates it with what it considers to be the most useful items for most users, but there’s no reason not to add, remove, or rearrange items.
How to add a folder to the finder sidebar?
1 Open a Finder window by selecting the Finder icon in the Dock. 2 Locate a folder in the main Finder window and drag it to the Favorites section of the sidebar. 3 Release the mouse button to add the folder to the Finder sidebar.
How do I add a file to the finder on a Mac?
Add a file or an app: Press and hold the Command key, then drag the item to the Finder toolbar until you see a green plus sign. Remove an item: Press and hold the Command key, then drag the item out of the toolbar. On your Mac, click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window.
Is there a way to hide the finder on a Mac?
Beginning with OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) and subsequent releases of the macOS operating system, you can hide the Finder sidebar or display the sidebar for easy access to folders and locations. To hide or show the Finder sidebar, complete the following steps: Open a Finder window by selecting the Finder icon in the Dock.