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How do you create a new file in Mac Finder?
To test it, in the Finder go to the folder where you want to create a new file. Control-click on an existing file within that folder and select Create New File from the Services submenu. A dialog should appear requesting a filename. Supply one then click Continue; your new file should appear.
Why are my Word documents not showing up in Finder?
We suggest you check if the missing documents are hidden. You can use shift+command+period to toggle hidden files in Finder.
Why can’t I find a file on my Mac?
So if you can’t find a specific file, press Command + Spacebar to call up the Spotlight search bar and type the file or folder name or a word it contains. Select a file in the results and hold down the Command key to view the path to where it’s stored.
The first and easiest method is using Mac Finder to show hidden files:
- Open the folder where you want to search hidden files.
- Press the Command + Shift + .
- The hidden files will show up as translucent in the folder.
- If you want to obscure the files again, press the same Command + Shift + .
Why is my Finder on Mac not showing folders?
Pull down the Finder menu and select Preferences… In the Preferences dialog, along the top row, click on the Sidebar tab. Check the boxes next to the items you want to see in the sidebar of every Finder window. Close the Finder Preferences window and you are good to go.
Why can’t I find my saved word document on my Mac?
On your Mac, do any of the following: Use Spotlight: Open Spotlight , enter the file’s name in the search field, then double-click the file in the search results. See Search with Spotlight. View the Recent Items list: Choose Apple menu > Recent Items, then choose the file from the list (if it appears there).
Where are files on my Mac?
The Finder is the home base for your Mac. The Finder icon looks like a blue smiling face; click the icon in the Dock to open a Finder window. You use Finder windows to organize and access almost everything on your Mac.
How do I find files on a Mac?
Search for Files on Your MacBook from the Find Dialog
- With the Finder active, display the Find controls by pressing Command+F (or choose File from the Finder menu and then choose Find).
- Click the buttons at the top of the list to specify where you want to search.
How do you show hidden files on Mac Catalina?
You can use keyboard shortcut to easily show hidden files and hide them on Mac. In Finder, you can press Command + Shift + . to show hidden files. If you want to hide those files again, you can press this shortcut again.
Step-by-step guide
- Open Macintosh HD or the folder where you want to display the hidden files in the Finder.
- Hold down the Command, Shift and Period keys: cmd + shift + [.]
- The hidden files and folders on your Mac will then appear partially transparent.
- You can hide the files again using the same keyboard shortcut.
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