Opening multiple files in Preview

When opening multiple files in one Preview document, why does Preview rearrange the chronological order?

iMac 27", macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 18, 2020 2:21 PM

Similar questions

How do I get more 'recent' folders in the preview app? When I open files in the preview app, I can move the file to a recently used folder, but it only shows 5 recent folders. How can I increase this number (say to 10)?
151 6
Preview Won't open Files in Separate Windows I have had this problem ever since upgrading to Ventura. I was on Mojave and Preview worked like a dream but on the old MacBook Pro 15" when I "upgraded" to Ventura (now on 13.5) the problem started and it's also now on this brand new 16" M2. No matter how many times I set Preview to open in a separate window it won't. It decides to add the png or pdf I'm opening to some other already open png file or pdf article, often times not the first front file but pdf's I have had open for a while that are behind the top pfd article or png. Now I have to then search for it which is tedious. I heard Level 2 mention that this might be a feature to help grouping of files but I'd say -- particularly when I have to keep setting the toggle "open in each file in it's own window" multiple times a day and for someone who uses Preview daily and who found it simple to use in the past -- that Preview is a total pain to use now. What can I do to force Preview to respect "open in each file in it's own window" because currently that setting is completely redundant and not working... like many s/ware features with Apple these days. 20+ yr Apple product user. I see Notes and Preview aren't in this list. Why is that? And also why isn't Ventura listed? Thanks.
1825 1
Sort File I can sort file as descending or ascending whenever I was on "list view" option. But somehow when I change it to icon, the order of the file change back to as "date created" instead of maintain as what I chose while I was on "list view" option. Does any other way(s) to maintain the order of the file while changing the view option?
829 3

1 reply

MoonJ.

Community Specialist

Jan 21, 2020 10:55 AM in response to Vark_man

Hello, Vark_man!

Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities!

I see from your post that when you select multiple files and open them in Preview, they are not listed in the same order that they are shown in Finder.

When opening files in Preview, the files open in the order in which they are selected. If you want them opened in a specific order, in this case chronological order, you will need to select them in that order.

I hope this information helps you!

Cheers.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Opening multiple files in Preview

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up