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	[[file:Finder_Icon_Evolution.jpg\|thumb\|Finder Icon Evolution]] [[file:Finder_Icon_Evolution.jpg\|thumb\|Finder Icon Evolution\|left]] [[file:FinderBigSur.png\|thumb\|FinderBigSur]] '''Finder''' is the default file manager and graphical user interface shell used on all [[Macintosh]] operating systems. It is responsible for the overall user-management of files, disks, and network volumes, and is the first application a user interacts with after logging into the system. Finder is an integral part of the [[macOS]] operating system, developed by [[Apple Inc.]].

	== ~~History~~ ==		{{Infobox software
	Finder ~~was first introduced with~~ the ~~original~~ [[~~Macintosh 128K~~]] ~~in 1984~~. It ~~has undergone numerous revisions~~ and ~~redesigns over the years~~, ~~evolving alongside~~ the ~~Macintosh operating system. The original Finder was a standalone~~ application~~, but~~ with the ~~release of [[Mac OS X]] in 2001, it became a core component of the operating~~ system.		\| name = Finder
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			'''Finder''' is the default [[file manager]] and [[graphical user interface]] shell used on all [[macOS]] operating systems. It is responsible for the overall user-management of files, disks, and network volumes, and is the first application that users interact with after logging into the system.

	== Features ==		== Features ==
	Finder provides a variety of features to ~~help users manage their files and applications~~:		Finder provides a variety of features to enhance the user experience on macOS:

	* '''~~Desktop~~''': ~~The~~ Finder ~~manages the desktop~~, ~~where users can place files~~, ~~folders~~, and ~~shortcuts~~.		* '''[[File management]]''': Finder allows users to create, delete, move, and organize files and folders. It supports [[drag and drop]] functionality and provides a [[context menu]] for quick actions.
	* '''Windows and ~~Views''': Finder windows can display files in several views, including icon view, list view, column view,~~ and ~~cover flow view.~~		* '''[[Search functionality]]''': Integrated with [[Spotlight (software)\|Spotlight]], Finder offers powerful search capabilities to locate files and folders quickly.
	* '''Sidebar''': The sidebar in Finder windows provides quick ~~access to frequently used folders, devices, and tags~~.		* '''[[View options]]''': Users can view files in different modes such as [[icon view]], [[list view]], [[column view]], and [[cover flow]].
	* '''~~Spotlight~~''': Integrated with [[Spotlight (software)\|Spotlight]], Finder ~~allows users~~ to ~~search for~~ files and folders quickly.		* '''[[Tags (metadata)\|Tags]]''': Finder supports tagging of files and folders, allowing users to organize and find items based on custom tags.
	* '''~~Tags~~''': Users can ~~tag~~ files ~~with~~ different ~~colors~~ and ~~labels for easier organization~~ and ~~retrieval~~.		* '''[[Quick Look]]''': This feature allows users to preview files without opening them in a separate application.
	* '''Quick Look''': This feature allows users to preview ~~the contents of a file~~ without opening it in an application.		* '''[[iCloud]] integration''': Finder integrates with iCloud, enabling users to access their files across multiple Apple devices.
	* '''iCloud ~~Drive~~''': Finder integrates with [[iCloud ~~Drive]]~~, ~~allowing~~ users to ~~store and~~ access files across multiple Apple devices.

	== ~~Interface~~ ==		== History ==
	~~The~~ Finder ~~interface~~ has ~~evolved significantly since its inception. The original Finder featured~~ a ~~simple, single-window interface. Modern versions~~ of ~~Finder, starting with~~ [[~~macOS X Leopard~~]]~~, introduced a more complex interface with multiple windows, tabs, and a customizable sidebar.~~		Finder has been a core component of the [[Macintosh]] operating system since its inception in 1984. Over the years, it has evolved significantly, incorporating new features and design changes with each major release of macOS.

	~~== Customization ==~~
	~~Finder can be customized~~ in ~~several ways to suit user preferences:~~

	* '''Toolbar''': Users can add, remove, and rearrange toolbar items.
	* '''Sidebar''': The sidebar can be customized to include favorite folders, devices, and tags.
	* '''View Options''': Users can change the ~~way files are displayed in Finder windows~~, ~~including icon size, grid spacing~~, and ~~sorting options~~.

	== ~~Related Pages~~ ==		== See also ==
	* [[macOS]]		* [[macOS]]
			* [[File manager]]
			* [[Graphical user interface]]
	* [[Apple Inc.]]		* [[Apple Inc.]]
	* [[Spotlight (software)]]
	* [[iCloud Drive]]
	* [[Macintosh]]

	== ~~See Also~~ ==		== References ==
	* [~~[File manager]]~~		* [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201732 Apple Support: Finder]
	* [[Graphical user interface]]		* [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/finder Apple Developer Documentation: Finder]
	* [~~[Desktop environment]~~]

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[[file:Finder_Icon_Evolution.jpg|thumb|Finder Icon Evolution]] [[file:Finder_Icon_Evolution.jpg|thumb|Finder Icon Evolution|left]] [[file:FinderBigSur.png|thumb|FinderBigSur]] '''Finder''' is the default file manager and graphical user interface shell used on all [[Macintosh]] operating systems. It is responsible for the overall user-management of files, disks, and network volumes, and is the first application a user interacts with after logging into the system. Finder is an integral part of the [[macOS]] operating system, developed by [[Apple Inc.]].

== History ==
Finder was first introduced with the original [[Macintosh 128K]] in 1984. It has undergone numerous revisions and redesigns over the years, evolving alongside the Macintosh operating system. The original Finder was a standalone application, but with the release of [[Mac OS X]] in 2001, it became a core component of the operating system.

== Features ==
Finder provides a variety of features to help users manage their files and applications:

* '''Desktop''': The Finder manages the desktop, where users can place files, folders, and shortcuts.
* '''Windows and Views''': Finder windows can display files in several views, including icon view, list view, column view, and cover flow view.
* '''Sidebar''': The sidebar in Finder windows provides quick access to frequently used folders, devices, and tags.
* '''Spotlight''': Integrated with [[Spotlight (software)|Spotlight]], Finder allows users to search for files and folders quickly.
* '''Tags''': Users can tag files with different colors and labels for easier organization and retrieval.
* '''Quick Look''': This feature allows users to preview the contents of a file without opening it in an application.
* '''iCloud Drive''': Finder integrates with [[iCloud Drive]], allowing users to store and access files across multiple Apple devices.

== Interface ==
The Finder interface has evolved significantly since its inception. The original Finder featured a simple, single-window interface. Modern versions of Finder, starting with [[macOS X Leopard]], introduced a more complex interface with multiple windows, tabs, and a customizable sidebar.

== Customization ==
Finder can be customized in several ways to suit user preferences:

* '''Toolbar''': Users can add, remove, and rearrange toolbar items.
* '''Sidebar''': The sidebar can be customized to include favorite folders, devices, and tags.
* '''View Options''': Users can change the way files are displayed in Finder windows, including icon size, grid spacing, and sorting options.

== Related Pages ==
* [[macOS]]
* [[Apple Inc.]]
* [[Spotlight (software)]]
* [[iCloud Drive]]
* [[Macintosh]]

== See Also ==
* [[File manager]]
* [[Graphical user interface]]
* [[Desktop environment]]

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