The Finder is likely how you handle your files if you're like most computer users. Adding your favourite folders to the Favorites part of the sidebar will make the Finder an even better tool. In this article, we'll demonstrate how to accomplish that. We'll go through each step in detail so that everyone may easily and quickly add a folder to the Favorites in Finder.
Why Do You Use Finder?
If this is your first time using Finder, you might be unsure of its purpose. On every Mac, Finder is the installed programme by default. Users can examine and manage their files, directories, programmes, discs, and network devices using this tool. Basically,anything that can be stored on or accessed from your computer can be found using Finder.
The sidebar is one of the most useful features of Finder. It gives you quick access to the most important locations on your computer, including your Home folder, Applications folder, Documents folder, and more. You can also add custom locations to the sidebar so that you can quickly access them without having to navigate through your entire file system.
Adding a Folder to Finder's Favorites
Let's move on to adding a folder to your Finder Favorites list now that we've covered what Finder is and what the sidebar does. This procedure is really fairly easy. This is how you do it:
First Approach: Drag and Drop
The simplest option is to just drag and drop the folder into the Favorites area if you wish to add it to your sidebar. Follow these steps to accomplish this:
1. Locate the folder you wish to add by opening a Finder window and going there.
2. Next, just click and drag the folder into the sidebar's Favorites area.
3. The folder will now appear in your Favorites list.
Method 2: Using the “Add to Sidebar” Contextual Menu Command
Another way to add a folder to the Favorites section of the sidebar is by using the “Add to Sidebar” contextual menu command. To do this, follow these steps:
