Is it possible to delete a file from a folder via the Dock? I know I can drag the file to the Trashcan but I'm curious if there is some key combination perhaps that I can use to click on a file via the Dock Grid and delete it quickly and without closing that Folder in the Dock.
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Hmm, depending on how precisely you formulated the question there are several possible answers:
The Applications folder is missing from the Dock
- Navigate to Computer in Finder (Shift-Command-C)
- Open local hard drive (usually called "Macintosh HD" or computername)
- Drag the Applications folder to the Dock (near the end where the other folders and the trash are located)
- Right-click the folder in the Dock and select show as folder
The Applications folder/link is missing from the Favorites list in any Finder window
- Step 1 and 2 as above
- Drag the Applications folder to the Favorites list
You are actually missing the Launchpad icon from the Dock
- Step 1 and 2 as above
- Open the Applications folder
- Locate Launchpad and drag it to the Dock (near the beginning this time)
It appears as though the folders on the doc are actually just an alias. If you create two folders, say in this case TEST1 and TEST2 on your desktop (could also be an alternate location). Then drag said folders to dock. Upon doing so delete either folder from the desktop. When you then click on the folders in the dock you will see a question mark superimposed on the deleted folder. This leads me to believe that these are not true folders but an alias for said folders and behave as such when they are in the dock. If you move a file between your two test folders on the desktop you will get the overwrite prompt as expected.
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I'm assuming you're taking about either the grid or fan-out folder on the doc (e.g. documents)? I don't believe you can use the keyboard to select files on the fan-out display (haven't tried it) and thus you'd be limited to the mouse drag method you mention.
For the grid display, you can select files with the arrow keys. However, I would imagine that if it was supported, it would be Command-Backspace (the delete key at the top right of the main keyboard region, not the individual one under the 'insert' key). At least, that would be consistent with the keyboard shortcut for the Finder.