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Where is the finder toolbar on a Mac?
On your Mac, click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window. Do any of the following: Hide or show the sidebar: Choose View > Hide Sidebar or View > Show Sidebar. (If Show Sidebar is dimmed, choose View > Show Toolbar.)
How can I change the way files are displayed in the finder?
To change how files are displayed in Finder windows, use the View menu in the menu bar, or the row of buttons at the top of the Finder window. You can view files as icons , in a list , in columns , or in a gallery .
How do I change the sidebar of the finder?
To change the items in your sidebar, choose Finder > Preferences from the Finder menu bar, then click Sidebar at the top of the preferences window. You can also drag files into or out of the sidebar. Learn more about customizing the sidebar. To search with Spotlight, click the magnifying glass in the menu bar, or press Command–Space bar.
Why is the finder on my Mac called that?
It’s called the Finder because it helps you to find and organize your files. To change how files are displayed in Finder windows, use the View menu in the menu bar, or the row of buttons at the top of the Finder window. You can view files as icons , in a list , in columns , or in a gallery .
Show or hide all the items in a section of the sidebar: Position the pointer over the section heading until the Hide button or the Show button appears, then click the button. For example, to temporarily hide your Favorites, position the pointer over the Favorites heading in the sidebar, then click the Hide button .
Resize the sidebar: Drag the right side of the divider bar to the right or left. Change what’s in the sidebar: Choose Finder > Preferences, click Sidebar, then select or deselect items.
Is there a way to hide the toolbar?
Hiding the toolbar also hides the sidebar, and moves the status bar from the bottom to the top of the window. Resize the toolbar: If you see the More Toolbar Items button at the right end of the toolbar, it means the window is too small to show all of the toolbar items.