How to Add to Favorites on Mac

Kyle Wood

Mac, Tutorials

If you’re using a Mac and want to quickly access your favorite files, folders, or websites, adding them to your favorites is a great way to do it. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to add items to your favorites on a Mac.

Adding Files and Folders to Favorites

If there are certain files or folders that you frequently use and want easy access to, adding them to your favorites will save you time searching for them. Here’s how:

  1. Step 1: Open Finder by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock or by pressing Command + Space and typing “Finder” into Spotlight.
  2. Step 2: Navigate to the file or folder that you want to add to your favorites.
  3. Step 3: Click and drag the file or folder onto the sidebar in Finder. You’ll see a blue line appear, indicating where it will be placed.
  4. Step 4: Release the mouse button to drop the item into your favorites.

Your file or folder is now added to your favorites in Finder. You can easily access it by clicking on it in the sidebar.

Adding Websites to Favorites

If there are certain websites that you visit frequently and want quick access to, adding them as favorites in Safari will make it convenient for you. Follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: Open Safari by clicking on its icon in the Dock or by pressing Command + Space and typing “Safari” into Spotlight.
  2. Step 2: Navigate to the website that you want to add to your favorites.
  3. Step 3: Click on the “Bookmarks” menu in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
  4. Step 4: Select “Add Bookmark” from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + D.
  5. Step 5: In the dialog box that appears, choose where you want to save the bookmark. You can select “Favorites” to add it to your favorites bar or choose a specific folder.
  6. Step 6: Click on “Add” to save the bookmark.

The website is now added to your favorites in Safari. You can access it by clicking on it in your favorites bar or by going to Bookmarks > Favorites in Safari’s menu bar.

Removing Items from Favorites

If you no longer need an item in your favorites, you can easily remove it. Here’s how:

  1. Step 1: Open Finder or Safari, depending on what item you want to remove from your favorites.
  2. Step 2: Locate the item in the sidebar or favorites bar, respectively.
  3. Step 3: Right-click (or Control-click) on the item.
  4. Step 4: Select “Remove from Sidebar” or “Delete” from the context menu that appears.

The item will be removed from your favorites and will no longer appear in Finder’s sidebar or Safari’s favorites bar.

In conclusion,

Adding items to your favorites on a Mac can significantly improve your productivity by providing easy access to frequently used files, folders, and websites. Whether you’re a power user or a casual Mac user, using this feature will save you time and effort in the long run.

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