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macOS > Finder

Why can't I open a New Finder Window using the standard, System keyboard shortcut "Command + Option + N" ?

Posted on Oct 7, 2019 3:07 PM

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Oct 7, 2019 6:22 PM in response to Eau Rouge

Incorrect. It's Command + Option + N ... and it does NOT work.

When invoking "Command + N" I get a new Finder Window TAB, and NOT a new Finder Window ... in spite of not having that option selected in Finder Preferences.

So, "Command + N" = New Finder Tab

"Command + Option + N" = Nothing ... no action or results

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Eau Rouge

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Oct 7, 2019 5:32 PM in response to Brian Ansorge

The shortcut for New Finder Window is Command-N.

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