SPAN Finder User Guide
Everything you need to master SPAN Finder — from your first 5 minutes to advanced workflows.
What is SPAN Finder?
SPAN Finder is a free, open-source file explorer for Windows that brings macOS Finder’s Miller Columns to the Windows desktop. Built with WinUI 3, it’s designed for keyboard-first navigation, deep customization, and pro-grade file management workflows.
Quick links
| Section | What’s inside |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | Install, first 5 minutes, basic navigation |
| Features | Tabs, Shelf, Miller Columns, Preview, Git, Remote, and more |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Complete shortcut reference + Korean keyboard notes |
| How-to | Common workflow recipes |
| FAQ | Frequently asked questions |
| Troubleshooting | Fixes for common issues |
New in v1.3.1.0
- 🆕 File Shelf — macOS Yoink-style panel: stash files from any folder, move them all at once to the destination (Ctrl+Shift+S)
- 🆕 .lnk shortcut support — Click a shortcut to see its target folder in the next column, or preview the target file inline
- 🆕 F1 opens the User Guide — Press F1 anywhere in the app to jump here
- 🆕 745 unit tests — Rock-solid stability across all features