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how do i delete everything in my downloads folder

how do i delete everything in my downloads folder

iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021, 2 ports)

Posted on Oct 19, 2022 12:24 AM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2022 12:46 AM

Just like you'd delete anything in your mac....


You can actually quickly do it in the Finder, with three key presses:


1) Command-Option-L to open the Downloads folder (or click Downloads in a window Sidebar, or open it from your home folder)

2) Command-A to Select All

3) Command-Delete to move the selected files to the trash (or drag them to the trash if you prefer)

4) If you are sure, empty the trash (Finder->Empty Trash)


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Oct 19, 2022 12:46 AM in response to Saskia8002

Just like you'd delete anything in your mac....


You can actually quickly do it in the Finder, with three key presses:


1) Command-Option-L to open the Downloads folder (or click Downloads in a window Sidebar, or open it from your home folder)

2) Command-A to Select All

3) Command-Delete to move the selected files to the trash (or drag them to the trash if you prefer)

4) If you are sure, empty the trash (Finder->Empty Trash)


how do i delete everything in my downloads folder

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