If you've just moved a file but don't see it, or your desktop icons look messy, there is no "refresh" right-click option. Instead, you "Relaunch" Finder: Hold the key on your keyboard. Right-click the Finder icon in your Dock.

Select .This effectively refreshes your entire file system view without closing your open windows. 3. Refreshing Apple Apps

If you have a MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar:

This is the most common use for a refresh button. You have three main options:

The "refresh button" on a Mac operates differently than the universal key found on Windows. While macOS relies heavily on keyboard shortcuts like Command + R , the "button" itself is often tucked away in a specific corner of your browser or hidden within system menus. 1. Where is the Refresh Button in Browsers?