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    I figured it out!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by system_159, Sep 19, 2007.

  1. system_159

    system_159 Notebook Deity

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    I've been trying to find a way for a long time to use the keyboard to open files. Windows logic says you should arrow to the file you want, and press enter. OS X thinks that's only good for editing the name, and until about 5 minutes ago I thought you had to click.

    Well, tonight I rejoice. As a very shortcut oriented person who doesn't really use the mouse a whole lot, this is great.

    Arrow to the file you want and hit command+arrow key down.

    I can't stop opening files!
     
    system_159, Sep 19, 2007
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  2. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Haha, congrats on figuring it out, system_159! I didn't know that (now I know ;)), I never use the keyboard to open my files (I just double click). Interesting nonetheless!
     
    Sam, Sep 19, 2007
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  3. system_159

    system_159 Notebook Deity

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    Thanks, Sam. I just know this issue has been mentioned several times here, so I thought I'd post it, and with a title that'd make everyone look at it ;)
     
    system_159, Sep 19, 2007
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  4. niemassacre

    niemassacre Notebook Evangelist

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    Quicksilver for the win.
     
    niemassacre, Sep 19, 2007
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  5. taelrak

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    There's also -O too...
     
    taelrak, Sep 19, 2007
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    Xander Paranoid Android

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    I didn't know you could press Open-Apple + Down Arrow for this. I've always used Open-Apple + O. That's Open File from Finder's File Menu ;).
     
    Xander, Sep 19, 2007
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