How to go up one directory in macOS Finder

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While working in macOS Finder (especially in list view), I found myself wanting a fast way to navigate up one folder level — like you would with cd .. in the terminal.

Answer:

  • Use Cmd + ↑ (Up Arrow) to go up one directory.
  • Use Cmd + ↓ (Down Arrow) to enter the selected folder.
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