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Catalina, Finder: Open folder in new window, while simultaneously closing the current window?

Hi, is there a key combination, setting or tweak to enable me to open a folder in a new window, while simultaneously closing the current window?

I have many folders set up with specific view options, backgrounds etc which open to the perfect dimensions, and position when I open them as new windows. This is great, but I often want to close the window I'm in to keep the desktop view uncluttered.

Is there a shortcut or streamlined way of doing this?

Or even a third party utility??

Thanks!

Posted on Nov 11, 2020 5:38 PM

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Bill Bradford Author

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Posted on Nov 12, 2020 8:31 PM

ANSWER: So stupidly simple, I cannot believe I haven't come across it documented.

Option-double clicking on the folder, opens the folder in new window, observing the correct view options, window size position etc, and closes the previous window, exactly what I needed!!
Also, Option-Command + [Up Arrow] then returns to the previous window, closing the current window, and correctly observes the view options.

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