One of my favorite new features to Mountain Lion (and one that I use all the time) is the handy little Share button that is available in apps like Safari, Finder, Preview, Notes, Photo Booth, iPhoto and more.
For someone like me who creates and sends files all day long, this tool was extremely helpful. Have you discovered this yet? If not, here’s a quick look into the magical Share button.
I’d say in one single day I might export my work to a PDF about 10-20 times, and in most cases, to email it to someone. Before Mountain Lion, the process looked something like this: Export to PDF. Open up Mail > Create new message > Click the little paperclip > Locate file > Attach > Send email.
Now with the Share button, my process looks something like this: Export to PDF. File automatically opens in Preview > Click Share button > Choose Mail. Boom! A new mail message pops open with the attachment ready to go in the email. Type a quick little blurb and send ‘er off!
With the Share button, you are also able to send via Message, AirDrop, Twitter, Facebook and Flickr. For social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, one quick click will open a little window that looks like a piece of paper, which allows you to write a blurb about what you’re sharing and then post it.
The Share options in Safari include Add to Reading List, Add Bookmark, Email this Page, Message, Facebook and Twitter.
If you aren’t already familiar with the Share button, I recommend you check it out. It really is the simplest and quickest way to share things with others!