Finder window cuts content view
Hi,
Somewhat randomly, when I return focus to a given Finder window, its view cuts the contents and I can't see the file's name, only the info that usually stays at its right. Please check the attached image for better explanation of this problem.
Does it happen to anyone else? Is this a know problem? Can it be fixed?
Thanks in advance,
Jorge
Might be corrupted Finder preferences ...
Open the Finder. From the Finder menu bar click Go > Go to Folder
Type or copy paste the following:
~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist
Click Go then move the com.apple.finder.plist files to the Trash.
Restart your Mac then try a Finder window.
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<dict>
<key>ListViewOptions</key>
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