Finder (OS X)

Finder allows you to browse, move, and open your files (either those on your hard drive or a network share). It also gives you access to all of your programs.

A typical finder window. In this case, it is displaying available programs (applications).

Changing views

Finder has three ways of displaying information: icons, list or columns. Switch between them by click the appropriate button (see below)

Different views are appropriate in different situations. Experiment a little with all three and see what works for you.

FAQs

• How do I delete things with the keyboard?
• How do I change what program runs when I open a file?
• How do I install/uninstall applications?
• Tips for Mac users