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Mac vs PC File organization - How to VIEW FILE TREE?

Hi Apple People,


My first 2 laptops were PC’s & I am now considering a MAC.


However, one thing that DRIVES ME CRAZY when using a friend’s Mac is that I can’t seem to see where files are with out using the search field which then just shows the the individual file without showing what folder it’s in.


How do I see the file tree to see where files in files are?


The reviewer in this video explains the question better than I can. Jump to 6:00min.

https://youtu.be/uAR3LW__c2M


TIA

iMac Pro

Posted on Jan 26, 2020 12:13 PM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2020 7:14 PM

You won't find the same tree layout view in the macOS Finder. Yes there is a layout which you can "see" where you are, but I personally find it annoying. I just put up with the limited list view. To get the same behavior as Windows File Explorer you will need a third party app. This article shows the different options for viewing files & folders in the Finder:

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/finder-view-options-mac/

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Jan 26, 2020 7:14 PM in response to busterhound

You won't find the same tree layout view in the macOS Finder. Yes there is a layout which you can "see" where you are, but I personally find it annoying. I just put up with the limited list view. To get the same behavior as Windows File Explorer you will need a third party app. This article shows the different options for viewing files & folders in the Finder:

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/finder-view-options-mac/

Mac vs PC File organization - How to VIEW FILE TREE?

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