Set columns in the "Open file..." Finder window

Hi,
When selecting "Open File..." from the File menu in all my apps, the Finder opens a window with the columns:
Name - Date Added - Kind - Size
I just want to change the column Date Added to Date Modified. I have done it for my Finder windows in Finder options, but i does not work in the "Open File..." finder window...  and it's pretty annoying for me!
Thanks for any help.

Try going to your Home folder, bring up the Finder's view options, select Date Modified and click on Use As Defaults button.  All of of my Open windows display the Modified Date as the only date.

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