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First, since this is a macOS feature, it doesnt matter which of thebest MacBook and Macsyou have.

This process works for all of them.

Apple 27-inch iMac (2020) in grey on a table.

The 27-inch iMac from 2020 – the last one ever?

With that in mind, lets take at look at how to ‘select all’.

So,bring to the frontthe window, tab, or app you want to use this function.

Select All items or text

With the relevant website, folder, etc open, pressCommand+A.

how to select all on mac 1 open appropriate window or tab

Youve now selected everything.

Note that this doesnt work if you’re selecting text.

Final thoughts

This feature is incredibly simple but very useful.

how to select all on mac - 2 select all

you’re free to use it before using a number of other shortcuts.

Delete will do as the key suggests and delete everything.

Or, you could nudge the items and drag them to the desired folder or location.

how to select all on mac - 3 deselect

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