OSX Finder: Select multiple discrete files/items using keyboard [duplicate]

I don't think there's a native way to do this, but if you install Shortcat you can:

  • select the first item using arrow keys
  • activate Shortcat and type enough to focus on the next item you want
  • hold Command and press Return

By the way, if you're as keyboard-centric as I am, you should also look at Karabiner Elements.


There is a native way using Accessibility to emulate mouse click as a "I" key

https://support.apple.com/kb/PH18381?locale=en_US&viewlocale=en_US

Option-Command-F5

then select

Enable Mouse Keys