Get Info / file properties shortcut (Mac & Windows)
On Mac, select a file in Finder and press Cmd+I to open Get Info (size, kind, permissions). On Windows, select the file and press Alt+Enter to open its Properties dialog.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Info (Finder) | ⌘I | — | |
| Open Properties (File Explorer) | — | Alt+Enter | |
| Show Inspector (updates live, Mac) | ⌥⌘I | — | |
| Summary Info for many files (Mac) | ⌃⌘I | — | |
| Properties via mouse (Windows) | — | Alt+Double-click | |
| Rename from info/properties | ⌘I → edit Name field | F2 |
Get Info on Mac
Select a file or folder in Finder and press ⌘I to open the Get Info window — it shows size, kind, where it lives, created/modified dates, Open-with app, sharing permissions, and tags. Hold Option for ⌥⌘I to open the single Inspector panel that updates as you click different files. Use ⌃⌘I (Control) to get one combined Summary Info window for a multi-file selection.
File Properties on Windows
Select the file in File Explorer and press Alt+Enter (or Alt+double-click) to open the Properties dialog. It shows size, type, location, attributes (read-only / hidden), and tabs for Security, Details (metadata), and Previous Versions. For a drive, Properties also shows free space and the disk-cleanup button.
Tip
On both systems the info/properties window stays open while you work, so it’s a quick way to watch a folder’s size change as files copy in.
FAQ
What is the Get Info shortcut on Mac?
Select the item in Finder and press Cmd+I. Use Option+Cmd+I for the live Inspector, or Control+Cmd+I for a combined summary of multiple files.
How do I open file Properties with the keyboard in Windows?
Select the file in File Explorer and press Alt+Enter. You can also hold Alt and double-click the file.
What does Get Info / Properties show?
File size, type, location, dates, permissions and metadata. On Windows the Details tab shows extended metadata; on Mac you can also set the default open-with app.