How do I get folders to appear above other documents in Finder?

Okay, I've been using PCs and MACs for years but I only recently bought my own, personal iMac G5. I know how to use OS X pretty efficiently.
Although, How do I get folders to appear above other files (ie. mp3, .doc, .psd). Meaning that folders have a higher authority then those 'lower' documents.
I'm basically saying I want to make it act like a Windows Explorer view, in a way.
It just makes sense to have folders at the top of the list.
In final, I want to be able to do this. Have everything in a Finder window alphabetical but with folders appearing at the top, in column view.
Thanks!

Column view, to the annoyance of many, is strictly alphanumeric and there is no preference in Finder to opt for anything else. There is one kludgy thing you can do: add a space to the beginning of an item name to force it to the top.
While there is no way I know to set a default width, you can have the width expand to fit the contents by double clicking the || thingies at the bottom of the separator between columns. Option double click will expand all columns to the same width as the the widest one (pretty useless actually, as it only applies to ones already visible, not new ones).
Francine
Francine
Schwieder

Similar Messages

How do U get icloud to appear in the finder

in Mountain Lion you can save text edit files to the icloud. How do I get iCloud to appear in the sidebar in Finder. On icloud only iwork is displayed for files. I usedropbox and it looks just like any other folder in Finder. Does iCloud behave the same?

Thanks. It began to dawn on me that this was the case as I try to poke around for ways to do this. I will continue to use Dropbox which works fantastically. Just wonder why Apple would come up with such a limited option.

Some USBs don't appear in Finder. They appear in Disk Utilities so how do I get them to appear in Finder?

Some flash drives/USBs don't appear in Finder. But they appear in Disk Utilities so how do I get them to appear in Finder?

If you've never used them before (they are new) then they are not formatted for Macs.
Drive Partition and Format
1. Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Apply button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Security button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.
When you want to remove an external device you must Eject it:
First, select the Desktop icon of the external disk. CTRL- or RIGHT-click and select Eject from the context menu.

When browsing a new library that I created, the browser shows dotted lines around grey rectangles, no images. When I double click on a rectangle the image appears. How do I get images to appear in the browser rectangles?

When browsing a new library that I created and exported onto an external hard drive, the browser shows dotted lines around grey rectangles, no images. When I double click on a rectangle, the image appears, but all the other rectangles remain empty - no image. How do I get images to appear in the browser rectangles? I am viewing this on a second computer (an older intel duo iMac), not the one I created the library on (a MacBook Pro). Both computers have Aperture 3.2.4 installed. When I return the external to the MacBook, all images appear in browser rectangles. What's happening on the iMac?

You may have a problem with the permissions on your external volume. Probably you are not the owner of your library on the second mac.
If you have not already done so, set the "Ignore Ownership on this Volume" flag on your external volume. To do this, select the volume in the Finder and use the Finder command "File > Get Info" (or ⌘I).
In the "Get Info" panel disclose the "Sharing & Permissions" brick, open the padlock, and enable the "Ignore Ownership on this Volume" flag. You will have to authentificate as administrator to do this.
Then run the "Aperture Library First Aid Tools" on this library and repair the permissions. To launch the "First Aid Tools" hold down the ⌥⌘-key combination while you double click your Aperture Library. Select "Repair Permissions" and run the repair; then repeat with "Repair Database". Do this on the omputer where you created the library and where you can see the thumbnails.
Then check, if you now are able to read the library properly on your iMac.
Regards
Léonie

Some albums I put on my Mac to later sync with a Touch appears as seperate tracks and not a single album. How do I get them back together again other than a playlist. I do not want the tracks showing up as albums on the Touch?

Some albums I put on my Mac to later sync with a Touch appears as seperate tracks and not a single album. How do I get them back together again other than a playlist. I do not want the tracks showing up as albums on the Touch?

Are your tracks pat of a collection? Different artists, but still one album? Then mark them a s acollection or set the album artist. See this guide on how to group separate tracks into albums:
iTunes: Grouping Tracks Into Albums

My iPhone is not being detected on my laptop itunes. How do I get it to appear under devices?

My iPhone is not being detected on my laptop itunes. How do I get it to appear under devices?

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch not appearing in iTunes

I just purchased a movie from the iTunes store using iTunes ver. 11.0. The movie downloaded correctly is there on my hard drive but does appear in the iTunes library. How do I get it to appear in the iTunes Movie Library?

I just purchased a movie from the iTunes store using iTunes ver. 11.0. The movie downloaded correctly is there on my hard drive but does appear in the iTunes library. How do I get it to appear in the iTunes Movie Library?

Try Handbrake (http://handbrake.fr/), it's good and free

I have 2 new email accounts added to my Imac. How do I get them to appear on the macbook and my iPhone. The computers are with maverick and the iPhone has the latest iOS 7.0.3. Thanks

I have added 2 new email accounts to my Imac. How do I get them to appear on my macbook pro and my iPhone. The computers are with maverick and the iPhone has the latest iOS 7.0.3. Thanks

Connect the device to the computer and iTunes and follow the instructions on this support document. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

I purchased an app and it doesn't appear in my iTunes app list. How do I get it to appear?

I purchased an app and it doesn't appear in my iTunes app list when synced. Where can I find it? How do I get it available for my other iphone and my ipad?

Audiobooks are currently a one-time only download from the store, so if you download it again then you will be charged - I believe that they are all supplied to Apple by audible.com, so I assume that it's them that are requiring the one-time only download.
Is it still on the device that you downloaded it on (if it was on your iPhone then it should be in the Music app), or do you have a copy on your computer and/or on a backup ? If not then you can try contacting iTunes support and see if they will grant you a re-download : http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ - click on Contact iTunes Store Support on the right-hand side of the page

I upgraded to v16 and now when I go to Hotmail/Qutlook email appears in mobile mode. How do I get it to appear in full browser mode?

How do I get it to appear in full browser mode?

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.
"Clear the Cache":
*Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"
"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
*Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
Start Firefox in <u>[[Safe Mode|Safe Mode]]</u> to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).
*Do not click the Reset button on the Safe mode start window or otherwise make changes.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Safe+Mode
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
You can also check your security software (firewall) to make sure that if doesn't modify the user agent or otherwise makes the website think that you use a mobile connection.
You can check the network.http.* prefs on the about:config page and reset all bold user set network.http prefs to the default value via the right-click context menu -> Reset.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/about:config

How do I get hyperlinks to appear on my website?

When I add my hyperlinks, they work ok in iweb. When I publish the site, they have disappeared.How do I get hyperlinks to appear on my website?

I have cleared the browswer cache but there is still no hyperlinks.
I'm trying to turn off the pages in the navagation menu, and put my hyperlinks in the navagation menu where I want them. They look good and work well in iweb, and when i publish, they're not there.
Since this location didn't work, I've tried putting links in different parts of the page and I've tried using different templates. Nothing works.
CB

How do I get Yosemite to appear in startup disc panel?

How do I get Yosemite to appear in startup disc panel?

There is an issue with Snow Leopard that was reported to Apple, and Apple Engineers replied that it won't be fixed. When you're booted to a Snow Leopard partition, the Startup disk in System Preferences won't display properly or work properly. Selecting it for me, generally resulted in it booting to the Yosemite Recovery partition.
As previously said, I recommend using the Option key on a Restart. Afterwards, you can use the Startup in System Preferences to select the Yosemite partition.

Wifi is not an option under network settings? how can i get it to appear? I have OS X 10.8.5

Help, wifi is not an option under network settings? how can i get it to appear? I have OS X 10.8.5. This is a Mac i inherited, all software is updated.
Thanks in advance for any help on this issue.

Did you dclidk on the + then on the interface dropdown menu?
OT

HT4864 how do i get folders i have created on my mac to sync through iCloud onto an iPad?

how do i get folders i have created on my mac to sync through iCloud onto an iPad?

Are you talking about mail folders (boxes)?
If so, you need to make sure new mailboxes are made in your iCloud account, not in the ON MY MAC section.

How we can get the Trial balance in other currency -USD now.

Hi All,
I have an issue reg: My client had gone live in 2005 and only One Currency is defined u201CINR u201D as company code currency and Controlling area currency.
Controlling area settings are maintained as: Controlling Area Same as Company Code and Currency Type maintained is: Company code currency u2013 INR.
Even in OB22, No parallel currencies (Group currency, Hard currency, Index based currency, Global company currency) are defined.
Now, my client is asking to have the Trial Balance (F.08) in currency u201CUSDu201D,but at present we are getting it is "INR" only.
Is it possible to get the Trial balance (F.08) in USD , for the previous posted document values(They did all the postings in INR only)
How we can get the Trial balance in other currency -USD now.
Please suggest and guide.
Thanks in advance
Regards,
Sudha.

Hi,
First you need to enter USD as HARD CURENCY for your company code's country settings.
Then in OB22, for your Company code, enter Currency type 40 as additional local currency (LC2)
Legal Valuation
Exch rate type M
Sour Curr 1
TRs Date Type 2 ...and now save.
By making these changes, you will be getting F.08 in USD by specifying currency type as 40 in the selection screen of this report.
The only thing you wont get here is that.............you cannot determine USD values for documents, which are already posted into the system.
For the time being...you can use report S_ALR_87012279 - Structured Account Balances....in this selection screen enter USD as output currency, tran key date and exch rate type M....to get the LC values to be converted into USD during this report only. (this is as good as fast food)
As suggested above, use of special purpose ledger is all together a different concept....you dont need to go for it.
Regards,
Srinu

How do I get folders to appear above other documents in Finder?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for