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10.6: Paste a file path directly into a Save dialog

A file/folder copied in Finder or a file/folder POSIX path string on the clipboard [such as '~/Documents/file.txt'] can be pasted directly into a Save dialog by pressing ⌘V. The dialog will automatically open a Finder-style 'Go to the folder�' dialog and paste the path into it. Pressing enter will go to that location. It doesn't seem to work for Open dialogs, but pressing ⇧⌘G then ⌘V gives the same result.

I discovered this by accident the other day. I'm on 10.6.7, I haven't tried it on other systems.

[crarko adds: I tested this, and it works as described. I did a search and did not find a duplicate, but this seems like something that may have been mentioned before. I tried it on 10.5, and it did not exhibit this behavior.]

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How do I paste a file path into a standard file open/save dialog?

I have googled this and found articles that say that the normal ⌘ CMD-V will work, however it does not work for me.

I'm running Mac OS 10.10.2 with minimal system customizations.

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asked Mar 25, 2015 at 22:36

In your open/save window, press Cmd-Shift-G to open a window where you can paste the path.

This also works in Finder.

answered Mar 25, 2015 at 22:45

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Hi!

I have updated 5 macs in my household to Mac OS Sierra. Mac Mini, two Macbook Retina and iMac 5K. None of them is able to pick up existing filename when trying to save a file. I used to be able to click on a file on my drive and it input the filename in the save dialog, but input field just remains empty and I have to write the filename manually. Really frustrating when working with revisions and you just want to change the last number in the filename.

Anyone else experienced this and maybe have a fix?

Thanks in advance.

Tom

Posted on Sep 27, 2016 12:13 PM

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Answer:

Hi guys! Thanks for all the input. I figured it out. By accident. In thumbnail view it does not pick up the filename when trying to save. In listview however, it does. Used to work with picking thumbnails in previous OS X versions as well.

Attaching screenshot:

Thanks for all the help.

Cheers,

Tom

Posted on Sep 27, 2016 11:46 PM

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Question: Save file dialog does not pick up name.

I have come from Windows where I could very efficiently copy file paths and paste them into the filename bar in an open file dialog to quickly load, upload or select files.

On macOS, even if I have a file's path, when the open file dialog appears there seems to be no way to enter it directly to load or upload the file in question.

How can I do this? Is it even possible?

I know you can press Command + Shift + G but that just opens a folder, not a file.

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asked Apr 3, 2020 at 10:32

As of 2022 Command + Shift + G can open files. MacOS 12.4

answered Jul 21 at 13:41

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If you can see the file on the desktop [anywhere, not just at ~/Desktop, any open folder], you can drag it straight into the Open filepicker.

If the file can be used, it will already be selected, & ready to hit Enter. If it's an invalid file type, then just the folder will be shown.

Mac has always been more 'graphically-oriented' than Windows, so this type of structure is often available.

answered Apr 3, 2020 at 16:10

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You probably won't like this answer, but the only way I know is to open the terminal and type open /then/paste/path/to/file.ext The other way is to just use Command + Shift + G and paste the whole path. It will bring you to the folder with the file highlighted so you can open it with the program of your choosing. I personally don't know of a better way if you don't like using the terminal.

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answered Apr 3, 2020 at 14:57

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