By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Downloads folder full of files called IMG_4471? You don’t have to open each one. In Finder, click a file once and press the Space bar. Quick Look shows a full-size preview right away.
The Shortcut
- Select a file in Finder and press Space
- Works with photos, PDFs, documents and more
- Press Space again to close the preview
Bonus Tip: Flip Through a Whole Folder
With the preview open, press the arrow keys to move to the next file. The preview updates as you go. Found it? Press Space to close.
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.
