16 Tips For Using Mac File Save Dialogs

When you save a file, the dialog that appears allows you to choose the name and location of the new file. There's a lot of hidden functionality in the File Save dialog that you can use to improve your productivity.

Comments: 4 Responses to “16 Tips For Using Mac File Save Dialogs”

    Robert Guibord
    2 years ago

    Hi Gary, I was especially interested in what you were saying at 8:10 about using Shift-Command-G and how you can just type "/" or "~" to get to the top level or the home directory respectively. But I can't figure out how to implement that tip. Where were you in the system when you said "I'll just hit slash . . . and I go right into it"?
    Thank you for your teaching and tips.
    Robert Guibord

    2 years ago

    Robert: You have to be using the Save dialog, like I am in this video. Those shortcuts aren't in the Finder.

    Alan Churchill
    2 years ago

    The thing about being a long-time Mac user is that we tend to assume we are "experts" at knowing how to use the Mac. But, after watching your many videos, I realize that I am an "expert" at doing what I already know and am missing many alternative methods. So, now, you have reduced me back to being a beginner. I am loving all the "new" things I am finding via your videos. Thanks.
    Alan Churchill

    Robert Guibord
    2 years ago

    Hi Gary, Thanks for your clarifying answer to my question above. Now I get it.

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