Checking the information of a file, folder, or network drive
In Apple’s Mac OS X operating system, you can easily check the size and other information of an individual file or folder like this.
Guide
- Select the file or folder, then press and hold the ‘cmd’ key and then the ‘I’ key.
- The information window that appears will display the key details about the selected item.
Note
If the selected item is large or contains many individual files, calculating the size may take some time.
Did you encounter a problem?
- Restart your computer and the device where the issue is occurring. Try the function again.
- If the function you are attempting is happening in a web browser, try the function again in an incognito or private window and in a different browser.
- Try searching for a solution on the site of the IT Services by using the following search methods:
- navigation menu of the site (on the left)
- search machine of the wiki (right upper corner)
- a general search engine, for instance Google Search
- alphabetical index
- FAQ
If the problem is not resolved, please contact the helpdesk according to best practices. Always include a full screen screenshot of the issue in your service request.
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