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Folders, tabs and groups on Mac: which one should you use?

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Mac guide · GJ File Manager 2.98 · macOS 14+

The problem

Confusing browsing tabs with file tags can make closing an entry feel risky. Creating a group can also be mistaken for filing or backing up its contents.

A practical answer

In GJ File Manager, folders define disk locations, tabs preserve browsing positions and groups organize access to related items. They work together rather than replacing one another.

Step by step

  1. Decide where the files should actually live in the project hierarchy.
  2. Keep source and delivery locations in tabs when switching between them.
  3. Use a group when related material needs to remain in different locations.
  4. Copy actual files separately for delivery or backup instead of treating an entry point as a duplicate.
Folders, tabs and groups on Mac: which one should you use? — Real product screenshot · sample files · Chinese interface
Folders, tabs and groups on Mac: which one should you use? — Real product screenshot · sample files · Chinese interface

Know the limits

These tabs are not Finder color tags and do not synchronize folders automatically. Groups still depend on valid paths, online disks and access rights.

Common question

Does closing a tab delete grouped files?

No. Closing a view is different from deleting a disk item, but an explicit delete action on the actual file still affects it.

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