The MacOS Finder app is a solid file manager with a few added tricks up its sleeve to make it even better. Here’s one that can help simplify navigation.
The file manager is a ubiquitous piece of software that most people either neglect or forget about until it’s needed. But when you use the file manager on a daily basis, you understand how important it is and how a well-designed app can help make your life a bit easier.
MacOS Finder is definitely one such application. Out of the box, you probably think Finder is user-friendly and helpful. But what if I told you there was an easy way to make it even more so?
What I’m talking about is the Finder Path Bar. This feature indicates (at the bottom of the Finder window) the exact path of your current working folder. You might not think this is a useful feature — until you’re unsure which directory you’re in, or you need to back up to the previous (or parent) directory.
For example, you might be in Documents, but did you know that Documents is actually found in Macintosh HD > Users > username > Documents (where username is your MacOS username)? With the Finder Path Bar, you see that destination laid out very clearly, and you can easily back into any directory contained within the path.
