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Jun 17 2008 ∞
OS X tip: (mostly for Casey’s benefit) In most OS X applications, you can drag the document icon directly out of the title bar and drop it anywhere — the Desktop, a folder, etc. This moves the file instantly to the new location, while you have it open, without screwing up. Also, some Finder navigation shortcuts: ⌘-Backspace: Delete file ⌘O: open file ⌘-up-arrow: Up in the folder hierarchy ⌘-down-arrow: Down in the folder hierarchy (if folder), or open file (if file) Enter: rename file Hold ⌘ while dragging a file to force it to align to the grid. Hold Option while dragging a file to force a copy instead of a move.

OS X tip: (mostly for Casey’s benefit)

In most OS X applications, you can drag the document icon directly out of the title bar and drop it anywhere — the Desktop, a folder, etc. This moves the file instantly to the new location, while you have it open, without screwing up.

Also, some Finder navigation shortcuts:

  • ⌘-Backspace: Delete file
  • ⌘O: open file
  • ⌘-up-arrow: Up in the folder hierarchy
  • ⌘-down-arrow: Down in the folder hierarchy (if folder), or open file (if file)
  • Enter: rename file
  • Hold ⌘ while dragging a file to force it to align to the grid.
  • Hold Option while dragging a file to force a copy instead of a move.
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