In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to delete multiple files on your Mac, making the process faster and more efficient.
Step 1: Selecting Multiple Files
To begin, open the Finder application on your Mac. Navigate to the folder where the files you wish to delete are located.
Now, hold down the Command key on your keyboard and click on each file you want to delete.
As you click each file, it will be highlighted in blue to indicate that it has been selected.
If the files you want to delete are listed consecutively, you can select the first file, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard, and then click on the last file in the list. This will select all files between the first and last one.
Step 2: Moving Files to Trash
Once you have selected all the files you want to delete, right-click on any of the selected files and choose “Move to Trash” from the context menu. Alternatively, you can press the Delete key on your keyboard.
A confirmation dialog box will appear asking if you want to move the selected items to the Trash. Click “Move to Trash” or press “Enter”.
Step 3: Emptying Trash
To permanently delete the selected files from your Mac, you need to empty the Trash. To do this:
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Navigate to your Dock and locate the Trash icon.
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Click once on the Trash icon with your mouse or trackpad.
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From the menu bar at the top of your screen, click on “Finder” and select “Empty Trash”. Alternatively, you can press the Command+Shift+Delete keys on your keyboard.
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A confirmation dialog box will appear asking if you want to permanently delete the items in the Trash. Click “Empty Trash” or press “Enter”.
Step 4: Confirming Deletion
After emptying the Trash, all the selected files will be permanently deleted from your Mac. To double-check that the deletion was successful:
Navigate back to the folder where the files were originally located and confirm that they are no longer there.
Tips:
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If you accidentally delete a file, you can retrieve it from the Trash by opening the Trash, right-clicking on the file, and selecting “Put Back”.
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You can also delete files directly by pressing the Command+Delete keys instead of moving them to Trash first. However, this action bypasses the safety net of the Trash, so make sure you don’t delete any important files inadvertently.
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to delete multiple files on your Mac using a few simple steps. By utilizing these techniques, you can keep your folders organized and free up valuable disk space.