Finder - show size of selected files

Hi


I am used from Windows Explorer where there is a status bar displaying quick information which I am missing on Mac OS.

1) Display size of selected files

and if possible...

2) Display size of current folder


Currently it is only showing me: X of Y selected, Z TB available


I know i can open a detailed window to show total file size selected, but this method is not quick information.


Thanks in advance

MacBook, macOS Sierra (10.12.5)

Posted on Jun 7, 2017 3:23 AM

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Jun 7, 2017 5:23 AM in response to Sidmire

Apple did not set out to emulate the Windows Explorer functionality, and the solution that I provided is as good as it gets with the Finder as it is currently written, and for the information that you seek.


Otherwise, one could augment the Finder window toolbar with an AppleScript application that sums the selected files, and presents that result in a custom alert window. Far more work than the solution previously offered.

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