⌘+D

Duplicate File on Mac

Mac · Finder & Text
ActionDuplicate File
Shortcut⌘ + D
PlatformMac
CategoryFinder & Text

About this shortcut

On Mac, you can duplicate file with ⌘ + D. Duplicates the selected file in Finder. It sits in the Finder & Text group and is one of the Mac shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Mac conventions.

How to use it

1

Get ready

Open the app or screen where you want to duplicate file.

2

Press the keys

Press ⌘ + D.

3

Done

Duplicates the selected file in Finder.

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