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ℹ️ How Big Is This File? Get Info on a Mac with Command + I

How Big Is This File? Get Info on a Mac: Command + I - The Tech Ranch
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By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch

Wondering if that newsletter PDF is too big to email? Click it in Finder and press Command + I. Get Info shows the size and more.

The Shortcut

  • Select a file or folder and press ⌘ + I
  • See the size, kind, dates and location
  • Windows: Alt + Enter in File Explorer

Bonus Tip: Duplicate with ⌘ + D

Press ⌘ + D to make a copy right next to the original. Edit the copy and keep the original safe.

More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained

This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.

Found this helpful? Give the video a thumbs up on YouTube. Got a shortcut you can’t live without? Tell me in the YouTube comments and it might show up in a future video.

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