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Dock

One way to access files on a Mac is through the Dock. The Dock can hold not only application icons, but also folders with selected files. Simply create a folder with the files you want quick access to from the Dock, then simply drag that folder onto the Dock to the right side - to the section where the Recycle Bin is located.

Spotlight

Spotlight is a versatile and sometimes unfairly neglected native tool that lets you do a lot on your Mac, including, of course, searching for files and folders. There is nothing easier than pressing the Cmd + space keys to activate Spotlight, and then enter the name of the desired file or folder in its search field.

Terminal

If for any reason you are not comfortable with the classic "click" graphical user interface of your Mac, you can do whatever you like customize the appearance of the Terminal for example, so that you feel like Neo in the Matrix when working with it, and then work with files in its interface. Many users find that working with the command line is actually much more convenient and efficient for them in the course of using the Terminal.

Access from the menu bar

Surprisingly, you can also access files and folders from the menu bar. One option is the Shortcut menu - launch the native Shortcuts, create a new shortcut to launch or open the selected file, and in the shortcut settings activate its display in the menu bar at the top of your Mac screen after clicking the Shortcut icon. You can also use third-party applications - we describe this process in detail in the article linked below.

Recently opened files

macOS also offers two different ways to quickly open recently used files. The first option is to right-click the icon of the application in the Dock in which you recently used the given file and select the desired file from the menu. If you have the appropriate application open, you can click File on the top bar of your Mac screen and choose Open Recent Item.

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