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Customize the Finder Toolbar
You can customize the Finder Toolbar to your liking. You can add or remove icons and adjust the size of the toolbar.
Customize Icons
You have several options on what you can place in the Toolbar by modifying the preferences as follows:
You have several options on what you can place in the Toolbar by modifying the preferences as follows:
- Open a Finder window
- Click on View on the Finder Menu
- Click Customize Toolbar to display the customization window which indicates that you can "Drag your favorite items into the toolbar ..."

- Drag whatever you like into the empty box about the customization window

- Click Done when you're finished with your selections
Note:
- You can save mouse clicks by simultaneously pressing the Command and Option keys while you click on the Toolbar Control button
- You can customize the additional features using the "Show" drop-down menu and by checking the "Use Small Size" box.
Toolbar Size
Simultaneously press the Command key while you click on the Toolbar Control button. As you continue to click, you will go through several different sizes. Choose what you like.
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