Parent Folders

If you're a Mac user looking for a convenient way to quickly access parent folders from within Finder windows, Parent Folders is a CM (Contextual Menu) Plug-in you might want to check out. Compatible with Mac OS 8 and later versions, this software provides an easy way to control-click on a Finder window and then access a list of the folders surrounding that window's folder. This is similar to the functionality you'd get by command-clicking in the window's title bar.

One of the main benefits of using Parent Folders is that it can be especially useful if you're working with a two-button mouse that's configured to bring up the contextual menu. This means you can access the parent folder list without having to reach for the command key on your keyboard, which can help streamline your workflow and save you time.

If you decide to give Parent Folders a try, you'll find that it includes a few handy features in addition to its basic functionality. For example, the latest release now supports the Option key, which you can use to close the selected window when you're opening one of its parent folders. It also selects (hilights) the child in the opened parent window, making it easy to keep track of where you are in your folder hierarchy.

Overall, if you're looking for a simple but effective way to improve your Finder workflow on your Mac, Parent Folders is definitely worth considering.