Open folder mac os x using keyboard

Is there a keyboard shortcut to do the same thing as on Windows, so that you'll open the folder? It doesn't have to be Enter , but I'd like to know if there's another hotkey that does it.

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The reason why I ask is because I like to navigate through deep folder structures by using the arrow keys for navigation and Enter to drill down into them. By clicking "Post Your Answer", you acknowledge that you have read our updated terms of service , privacy policy and cookie policy , and that your continued use of the website is subject to these policies.

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How do you open a folder in OSX using the keyboard? Ask Question. Same on Linux.

Carolus 59 5. Daniel T. Josh K Josh K I've never done this, and my first recommendation is that if you're going to use a Mac, it's best to learn the Mac way, but to answer your question, utilities like these might work though I've never tried them:.

It's true, I'm doin' it the mac way, now. The reason is simple: If I give the DEL key the power to delete the current file, I can no longer use it, to delete chars, while renaming a file. It always ends in the file beeing deleted.

We expect different behavior from key strokes in different settings. If I'm editing a file name I expect delete to remove letters.

If I've just selected the file, I can't see any reason why it shouldn't trash the file. Like most peopl, most of the time I have one hand on the mouse and one of the keyboard. To DEL a file I have to temporarily let go of the mouse and use both hands on the keyboard to perform a simple, common task. MacOS Finder: How to delete files using keyboard keys. By Alvin Alexander.

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