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liquidxray
Dec 10, 2004, 11:14 PM
this might be a stupid question for you vet. mac user

but how come certain files in my FINDER don't have the disk size
it only has a -
does that mean its a shortcut or somethin ?



HexMonkey
Dec 10, 2004, 11:26 PM
By default, Finder doesn't calculate the sizes of aliases/symbolic links, folders and bundles (which are basically folders in disguise, such as applications). However you can set it to show them all as follows (although this can slow things down a bit):

In Finder, open a new window
Choose "Show View Options" from the View menu
At the top, select "All windows"
Check "Calculate all sizes" at the bottom

liquidxray
Dec 11, 2004, 09:23 AM
thanx a lot

how do you check the file size one file then ?
like in PC you click properties
sorry for all the noob questions

JeDiBoYTJ
Dec 11, 2004, 09:34 AM
Control-Click -> Get Info