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15/6/2021 0 Comments Quickly deleting files, folders and photos on the Mac - and how to delete characters to the right of your cursor position
One of the common questions asked during classes about the Mac relates to deleting files and folders - whether there is quick way to delete files, one that avoids having to drag the file/folder to the trash can at bottom right!
Just hitting the delete key on the keyboard doesn't allow such deletion. Another common question is about how to delete characters to the right on Mac given that, unlike with a Windows keyboard, there are not separate keys for 'backspace' and 'delete'. There is only the delete key, which deletes text to the left. Delete files, folders and photos
I must say that I never use the 'drag to trash' method of deleting files and folders.
Instead, I always use the keyboard shortcut, Command-delete. The combination of these two keys will delete the selected file/s and/or folder/s - sending them to the Trash. This same shortcut applies in the Photos app, for sending photos straight to Recently Deleted without requiring confirmation of the deletion. I always tell class members that the east way to remember this shortcut is to think about the fact that you are really insisting on the deletion by 'commanding to delete'! Delete characters to the right
Deleting characters to the right of your current cursor position is achieved by holding the fn key (bottom left of keyboard) as you press the delete key - ie. fn-delete
Learn all about your Mac by watching videos of recent classes
Those iTandCoffee Club members with Online and Premium membership can watch any videos of iTandCoffee Classes. Here are the links to the members-only pages for the recent Mac class series videos - a fantastic alternative to attending.
Those who don't have this membership can purchase a month's access to each video videos using the below options Getting to know your MacGetting to know your Mac Class Series - 4 x 'Live' class videos (1 month's access)
A$120.00
A$80.00
Watch recordings of actual iTandCoffee classes. This 4-part series of classes covers the following topics:
Your purchase gives you 1 month's access to these videos. To gain unlimited access to these videos, join The iTandCoffee Club as a Premium member. Getting to know your Mac - A Guided Tour (Live Video - 1 month's access)
A$30.00
A$25.00
Watch recordings of 'live' class from the Getting to Know your Mac class series. In part 1 of the 4-class series, we go on a 'guided tour' of the Mac so that you can find your way around, and find the things you need.We look at preferences, key areas, features and options, and more - a great way to get started! Your purchase gives you access for 30 days. To gain unlimited access to these videos for 1 year, join The iTandCoffee Club as a Premium member. Getting to know your Mac - Files, Folders and Finder (Live Video - 1 month's access)
A$30.00
A$25.00
Watch recordings of 'live' class from the Getting to Know your Mac class series. In part 2 of the 4-class series, we look at managing all your files on your Mac. Get a better understanding of your Finder app, as we look at where to store your files, how to organise them, how to view, share, and print them, and more. Your purchase gives you access for 30 days. To gain unlimited access to these videos for 1 year, join The iTandCoffee Club as a Premium member. Getting to know your Mac - Backups, Apps and Preferences (Live Video - 1 month's access)
A$30.00
A$25.00
Watch recordings of 'live' class from the Getting to Know your Mac class series. In part 3 of the 4-class series, we look at managing your Mac backups, we cover more about preferences and cover some of the built-in Apps on your Mac. Your purchase gives you access for 30 days. To gain unlimited access to these videos for 1 year, join The iTandCoffee Club as a Premium member. Getting to know your Mac - All sorts of Handy Tips (Live Video - 1 month's access)
A$30.00
A$25.00
Watch recordings of 'live' class from the Getting to Know your Mac class series. In this final part of the 4-class series, we cover all sorts of tips about features that you will love, and apps that you never knew existed - and are so great to use.We look at how to easily generate PDFs and the super-powered Preview app, a quick look at Quicktime (an app that can do so much more than you realised), taking screen images, keyboard shortcuts and tips and much more. We get lots of 'that's so great' moments in this class! Your purchase gives you access for 30 days. To gain unlimited access to these videos for 1 year, join The iTandCoffee Club as a Premium member. Photos on the MacThere are user guides as well!Upcoming classes about Mac computers
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