Get the most out of Finder views<article>
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One program you use all the time is the Finder. It's your Mac's filing system, organizational structure, and overseer. We all know how to open, move, and copy files, but most of us go about our business without ever considering the most efficient way to get these tasks done.</p><p>
As a prime example, you can use the Finder's View menu options to view files and folders in four different ways, but most people don't know why they'd bother. They stick to one view for all their windows when, in fact, there are valid reasons to use each. Here's how to use the right view at the right time, and save time and trouble in the process.</p><h2>Flexible Icon View</h2>
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OS X uses Icon View by default. Select it by choosing
View > As Icons, pressing Command-1, or clicking on the Icon View button in a Finder window's toolbar. This view shows your files as familiar icons.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/1139344/software/finderviews.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Get the most out of Finder views
