Strange: Enter, DEL, cmd+X keys...

[giwr]

Recently switched to Mac (Macbook Pro) and I am frustrated with the followings:

When I highlight something and hit enter, I'd like it to, you know, open the file. But it doesn't, it allows me to rename the file.Can I change it so enter opens the file/folder, app? I can't even change the settings from system preferences? I need 3rd party programme?

Also, could I make a DEL key?

Finally: can't I use cmd+X for "cut" function for files/folders??

Thnx

 

[John Doe 57]

Also, could I make a DEL key?

What? Isn't there already one?

 

[Dave Braine]

The Delete key is the Backspace key.

 

[Ashka]

Command O opens or Double click a folder or app or use right click > open is at the top of the context menu.

Delete key might be backspace on your keyboard mine is delete. Add the fn key for forward delete.

No cut in Finder ~ Drag and drop works as does copy & paste.
or Drag the receiving folder to the finder sidebar for easy access.
or Use two finder windows (command n) file > new window.

and while we are at it:
The green zoom button only makes the window as large as needed.
No multiple instances of an application just multiple windows if required.
Mac will Replace not merge same named files, folders and apps after informing you.
No automatic restore from Trash ~ it isn't a recycle bin. Snow Leopard has a Put Back option for items deleted from Finder..
No bold or italic fonts if the bold and italic version of the font isn't installed.
The red button does not close the app unless it is a single window app. Command Q quits.

Have fun with your Mac, it has a different Operating System

 

[neonblue2]

Enter: The Mac equivalent is Command+O. I don't know of any way to bind Enter/Return to this operation.

DEL: fn+Delete

Cut: Nope. There is a way to enable it but it doesn't actually work. Here's my way of achieving some similar functionality.