File Size on Bottom of folder

I love my Macs, but the one thing I miss from the PC side is clicking on a file and having the size of that file show on the bottom of my folders.
On my PC there is a "Statis Bar" option, so it shows the information of what is in that folder. So if I had one file highlighted, it would show 1 file - Size 1.3 mb or if I had 4 files highlighted, it would say whatever the total of all 4 files - Size 6.6 mb or what ever it is.
On the Mac side, I have never found that. I have to Opt-Mouse click properties and then read the size. Is there something that is close or the same to the pc?
Gary

Have you tried putting the Finder View in Columns? Go to the View menu, select Columns, and also check the Show View Options and make sure the Preview column is checked on. When you click on a file you will see a lot of extra stuff, not only the file's size but thumbnails for graphics, the first few lines in many kinds of text files in their thumbnails, and the ability to play music files and movies right there. If you prefer List View, again go to Show View Options and make sure that Size is one of the columns that is displayed. You can even check a box to have all sizes calculated, so the size of folders will also appear. If you click the Size column you can have the list arranged be size, click again to reverse the order.
As for the aggregate size of several items: for that you need to bring up Inspector--Command-Option-i. You can just leave it up, the content will change constantly as you select different items. The Preview section will give you nice BIG icon previews, and includes the ability to play music and watch a thumbnail of movies. You can navigate from item to item using the arrow keys on the keyboard.
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