OS 10.5 - Keyboard Shortcut to go back in finder?

scarredtaka · scarredtaka #1 (**permalink**)

01-31-2008, 03:58 AM

Hi,

I have a quick question that has been bugging me for a while.
Is there a keystroke to go back/forward in a finder window? I use the forward/back shortcuts in safari mapped to a mouse button all the time and would love to be able to do the same in the finder windows. However, I haven't found a keyboard shortcut that will allow me to do this.
Does one exist, or can one be programmed? Through keyboard shortcuts, or a third party app?

Thanks.

-ST-

dtownley1 · dtownley1 #2 (**permalink**)

01-31-2008, 04:47 AM

Use apple+[ or ]
This shortcut will also work in safari.

Finder will sometimes get confused though if you change views (column view, list view etc.)

Not sure if this could be mapped to a mouse button or not though. If the mouse has its own software for this, then it would seem possible.

scarredtaka · scarredtaka #3 (**permalink**)

01-31-2008, 04:26 PM

Thanks!

My confusion was over the fact that Safari uses command key plus arrow key left/right.

Also didn't see it in the list of keyboard shortcuts.

And yes, I have a logitech MX Revolution, and can use the logitech software to map keystrokes to buttons.

Thanks again,

-ST-

RiDE · RiDE #4 (**permalink**)

01-31-2008, 04:49 PM

In Finder I simply use the arrow keys to navigate.

In Safari you can also use DELETE to go Back... and Shift+Delete to go Forward.

iLindzo · iLindzo #5 (**permalink**)

01-31-2008, 06:14 PM

In Safari, I always use Cmd + Shift + [ or ] to move over tabs.. Don't like having to move over the the arrow keys.

knightlie · knightlie #6 (**permalink**)

02-01-2008, 03:51 AM

Steermouse will also let you map mouse buttons to keys on a per-app basis. I must admit I hadn't thought about using the Back function in Finder, I ought to map my Logitech too.

dtownley1 · dtownley1 #7 (**permalink**)

02-01-2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiDE

In Finder I simply use the arrow keys to navigate.

In Safari you can also use DELETE to go Back... and Shift+Delete to go Forward.

that's in column view where you can go backwards and forwards with the arrow keys - not in icon or list view.

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scarredtaka #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 20, 2007 Posts: 50 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 2.33 C2D, 2GB RAM, 120GB HD	01-31-2008, 03:58 AM Hi, I have a quick question that has been bugging me for a while. Is there a keystroke to go back/forward in a finder window? I use the forward/back shortcuts in safari mapped to a mouse button all the time and would love to be able to do the same in the finder windows. However, I haven't found a keyboard shortcut that will allow me to do this. Does one exist, or can one be programmed? Through keyboard shortcuts, or a third party app? Thanks. -ST-
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dtownley1 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2006 Posts: 690 Mac Specs: macbook	01-31-2008, 04:47 AM Use apple+[ or ] This shortcut will also work in safari. Finder will sometimes get confused though if you change views (column view, list view etc.) Not sure if this could be mapped to a mouse button or not though. If the mouse has its own software for this, then it would seem possible.
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RiDE #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 13, 2006 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas! Posts: 3,559 Mac Specs: Mac's	01-31-2008, 04:49 PM In Finder I simply use the arrow keys to navigate. In Safari you can also use DELETE to go Back... and Shift+Delete to go Forward.
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