Indesign "Open" Dialogue Box default column wdith

When I try to open files from InDesign, the "Name" Column of the "Open a file" dialogue box is completely collapsed by default. Is there a way to adjust this so when I hit "File Open" I can read the names of the files? This didn't used to be a problem, it just started happening.
I just trashed my InDesign Prefs and that was not a solution.
Please see my screen shot.
Thanks!
-Steve

Thanks for not hating me<G>.
If you haven't tried rearranging the order of columns, resetting the column widths, opening a file, using the file, saving it, then doing File > Open again, give it a shot. Perhaps rearranging the columns might kick OS X into gear.
Search Google for terms like "mac os x open file dialog box won't retain my widths," without quotes, for possible solutions. Also, look up macsupportcentral, a Yahoo group, and post your question there.
If the problem sticks relentessly, look into the commercial Mac utility, Default Folder X. Search Google for terms like "default folder x bundle,' without quotes. I got my copy in a bundle of mostly pretty good Mac applications, for, IIRC, less for the bundle, than for DFX's usual price. I don't guarantee it will solve your problem, so you might want to try their trial first.
HTH
Regards,
Peter
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