How to tag files on macOS

Tag a file on the desktop or in the Finder: Select the item, then open the File menu. You can also Control-click the item, or tap it with two fingers. Choose a color above Tags (the name of the tag replaces Tags as you move the pointer over the color), or click Tags to choose from more tags or to enter a new tag.

1. What are the color tags for on Mac?
2. How do I get a list of files in a folder on a Mac?
3. How do I group files on a Mac?
4. How do I label a folder on a Mac?
5. How do I add tags to a file?
6. How do you use color tags on a Mac?
7. How do I list all files on a Mac?
8. How do I print a list of files in a folder on a Mac?
9. How do I manage files on a Mac?
10. Why can't I move my files on my Mac?

What are the color tags for on Mac?

They are color-coded and can be named and assigned to help identify files that belong to particular projects. What makes these useful is that you can assign multiple tags to items, which means a single file can be included within multiple projects when searched for using tags.

How do I get a list of files in a folder on a Mac?

In Finder, select the Parent Folder and then Cmd-2 (View as List). Select All and press Cmd-RightArrow to expand the content of the subfolders.

How do I group files on a Mac?

On your Mac, select all the items you want to group together. Control-click one of the selected items, then choose New Folder with Selection. Enter a name for the folder, then press Return.

How do I label a folder on a Mac?

How to rename a folder on a Mac

1. Navigate to the folder you want to rename. ...
2. Click on the folder you want to rename. ...
3. The full name of the folder is automatically highlighted. ...
4. In the drop-down menu, choose Rename and type in the new name. ...
5. Highlight all the folders you want to rename.

How do I add tags to a file?

If you want to tag a file you've already saved, find it in your Finder window, right-click, and select "Tags." You'll be able to add existing tags or create new ones. By default, the built-in color tags show up in your Sidebar menu.

How do you use color tags on a Mac?

In the Finder on your Mac, choose Finder > Preferences, then click Tags. Do any of the following: See a tag in the Finder sidebar: Select the blue tickbox to the right of the tag. Change a tag colour: Click the colour next to the tag , then choose a new colour.

How do I list all files on a Mac?

To quickly see what's in all the subdirectories of a folder within the Finder, open the parent folder and change to list view. Now you need to hold the Option key and click on the little arrow alongside the name of the directory to expand that directory and all subdirectories at the same time.

How do I print a list of files in a folder on a Mac?

Select all of the files (Command-A) or just the files you want to print by holding down the Command key and clicking once on each desired file. Once you've got the files you want to print selected, choose File > Print from Finder's menu bar options.

How do I manage files on a Mac?

The desktop gives you many different ways to arrange the files you're working on. You can keep your files sorted by name, kind, date added, size, tags, and more. Click the desktop, choose View > Sort By, then choose an option. If you want to control the placement of your files on the desktop, keep Sort By set to none.

Why can't I move my files on my Mac?

If you can't move or copy a file or folder, you might need to change its permissions settings. You might also need to change permissions settings for the disk, server, or folder where you want to move the item. On your Mac, select the item, then choose File > Get Info, or press Command-I.