Keyboard Shortcuts in Path Finder

Keyboard shortcuts make Path Finder much faster to use. Many Finder-style shortcuts are supported, and you can typically customize or add your own for frequently used actions.

Common default shortcuts

Exact mappings may differ by version, but you can usually expect:

• Command + N – New Path Finder window

• Command + T – New tab

• Command + W – Close tab or window

• Command + Delete – Move selected items to Trash

• Command + C / X / V – Copy / Cut / Paste

• Command + F – Find (search)

• Spacebar – Quick Look preview

• Command + 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 – Switch view (Icon, List, Column, Cover Flow, etc.)

And more, including combinations for navigation, selection, and view changes.

View and customize shortcuts

To see or change shortcuts (if your version supports customization):

1. Open Path Finder.

2. Go to Path Finder > Settings….

3. Look for a Keyboard Shortcuts or Shortcuts section (often under Features or its own tab).

From there, you can typically:

• See a list of actions and their current shortcuts.

• Click an action to assign or change the shortcut.

• Remove a shortcut if you don’t want it bound.

Tips for using shortcuts effectively

• Start by learning a small set of core shortcuts you use daily (new tab, move to Trash, Quick Look, view switches).

• Add custom shortcuts for actions you perform many times per day (e.g. FolderSync, Size Browser, Dual-Pane toggle).

• Avoid using system-reserved combinations or keys used by other global tools on your Mac.

Keyboard shortcuts are one of the easiest ways to make Path Finder feel “instant” – once you memorize a handful, your mouse usage drops a lot.