How to Select Multiple Files on Mac [4 Ways]
If you need to move some files around, you should know how to select multiple files on a Mac. After all, it makes no sense to select dozens of files one by one. Fortunately, macOS allows you to select a large number of files or photos at once on your Mac, so you can move, copy, or delete several items quickly. In this article, we’ll show you 4 ways to select multiple files on a Mac. No matter if you’re using a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac, the mentioned steps should work on all the models. Let’s get started.
Method 1: Select Multiple Adjacent Files
It’s super-easy and quick to select multiple files using the keyboard on a Mac. This method comes in handy when you wish to select multiple files or photos on a Mac that are placed in a sequence. Here’s how this method works:
Method 2: Select Multiple Non-Adjacent Files
You need not necessarily always want to select adjacent files on your Mac. Sometimes, you might want to select files that are placed quite far from each other. If you want to select multiple files in a folder on a Mac but don’t want all of them, this is the best option for you.
Method 3: Select a Group of Files
If you wish to select a large number of files on a Mac, you can always use the “click and drag” method. We have been using this trick for ages now. Remember selecting multiple photos on those old-school chunky computers in our childhood? You can use the same trick to select a big group of screenshots, images, or other files on your Mac.
Method 4: Select All Files in a Folder
If you want to quickly grab all files in a folder or select all the files on the desktop of your Mac, the best way is to hitCommand + A. This is the keyboard shortcut to select all files on a Mac. No matter what the number is, it will select all files, apps, and folders in a given location. In case you wish to remove a few files from your selection, press theCommandkey and click on that item.
This method is damn useful and quick when you wish toback up your MacBook dataor delete a large group of unnecessary at once.
That’s how easy it is to select multiple files on macOS. Depending on your needs, you can select multiple images using a keyboard shortcut, select adjacent files at once, or individually select multiple non-adjacent items on a Mac. If you have any doubts, feel free to reach out to us in the comments below.
Kanika Gogia
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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