Go directly to a specific folder on Mac
You can use the Go menu to jump instantly to specific foldersβlike your Documents folder or a folder youβve opened recently. If you know the exact name and location of a folder, you can also open it by entering the pathname.
Go to a folder thatβs listed in the menu
In the Finder
on your Mac, choose the Go menu.Choose one of the following:
Enclosing Folder: Choose this option to open the parent folder for the current window. For example, if youβre in your Downloads folder, this option opens your home folder.
Recents, Documents, or other listed folders: Choose a folder from the list.
Recent Folders: Choose a folder from the submenu. To change the number of recently opened folders listed, choose Apple menu
in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Go to Menu Bar Only, then choose a number next to βRecent documents, applications, and servers.β
Tip: To go to your Library folder, press and hold the Option key, then choose Library.
Go to a folder by entering its pathname
In the Finder
on your Mac, choose Go > Go to Folder.Start typing the folderβs pathname (for example, /Library/Fonts/ or ~/Pictures/).
As you type, matching folders appear.
Type a slash (/) at the beginning of a pathname to indicate that the starting point is the top level of your computerβs folder structure.
Type a slash at the end to indicate that this is a path to a folder, rather than a file.
Type a tilde (~) to indicate your home folder. Most of your personal folders, such as Documents, Music, and Pictures, are in your home folder.
Type any part of the pathname. Suggested pathnames include your text at the beginning, middle, or end of a folder name.
Note: Spell as best you can. Suggested pathnames ignore small typing errors.
Press Tab to accept the suggestion for a pathname youβve partially entered.
Press the Up Arrow or the Down Arrow to scroll through suggested and recent pathnames.
Click a matching folder to show its subfolders.
Double-click your destination folder.
Note: You can also paste a pathname you copied, then press Return. To copy a folderβs pathname, see Get file, folder, and disk information.