As a former Windows user, hitting Enter is usually a shortcut to open photos full-size. Even two years in, I still can't get used to the fact that in Photos, it opens a photo in Edit mode rather than full size. Is there a shortcut to open a photo full-size?
iMac 24″, macOS 14.6
Press the spacebar instead of the return key.
Press the spacebar instead of the return key.
As 6x6 says, spacebar gets you the full sized preview. Likewise, spacebar also lets you view files from the Finder in QuickLook. (Oops, 6x6 already said that while I was typing!)
If you use Photos in Full Screen mode, then you can turn the sidebar off, and have previews take the entire screen. The shortcut for full screen, it's fn-F. Well I'm pretty sure that's standard. I can't remember if I just set that myself. The thing is, you can set the shortcuts you want in System Settings at Keyboard Shortcuts>App Shortcuts.
Create keyboard shortcuts for apps on Mac - Apple Support
You can use that setting to change already existing shortcuts, as well.
There are several apps that could use some extra shortcuts, don't you think?
rick7 wrote: I can't believe I never knew that!
Shortcuts are shown next to the menu choice. This is "Image>Open Viewer." Seems like it should say "Show Preview."
Just for completeness sake, here is the list of all keyboard shortcuts in Photos: Keyboard shortcuts and gestures in Photos on Mac - Apple Support
Or double click on the thumbnail with the mouse.
I can't believe I never knew that!
You just made my week. Thank you.
You are most welcome. This keyboard shortcut also works in Finder to quickly view a file.
Yes, I could always use extra shortcuts. And thanks for reminding me about the standalone Function key. I have the full-screen Apple magic keyboard and often forget about that key.
Thanks, léonie. Very good to have this.
You're welcome, rick7 😊
Keyboard shortcut on Photos to open a photo full-size?
