Finder sidebar
Finder windows have a sidebar with items you frequently use, including folders, disks and tags.
By default, the sidebar is divided into four sections.
Favourites
Includes items you use most frequently, such as AirDrop, recently used files, the Applications folder, your Documents folder and the Downloads folder. You can add other folders by dragging them into the Favourites section.
iCloud
Includes items automatically stored in iCloud Drive and, when you turn on iCloud Desktop and Documents, the Desktop and Documents folders in iCloud.
Locations
Displays icons that represent your computer’s disks, any disks or devices attached to your Mac, and any available optical drives.
Shared computers and servers on your local network are also listed here, including AirPort devices and Time Capsules.
Tags
Tags provide quick access to all the items using a particular tag. Click a tag to see files using that tag.
At any time, you can customise the Finder sidebar. In the Finder, choose Finder > Preferences, then click Sidebar or Tags.