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How can I make Finder show me files in the current directory, but not show files in a sub-directory?

My Finder shows files in the current directory and all sub-directories. I would like it only to show the current directory's files. How can I make it behave that way? (That is, like most Unix file listing programs, e.g., ls)


Posted on Oct 14, 2021 8:34 AM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2021 8:47 AM

Finder offers four possible views when you open a new Window. Icon view (cmd+1), or list view (cmd+2) do not reveal files in a sub-directory unless you double-click a folder icon. Finder sits above the UNIX filesystem in macOS and only the Terminal application gains exposure to UNIX and UNIX tools.

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Oct 14, 2021 8:47 AM in response to Ossininger

Finder offers four possible views when you open a new Window. Icon view (cmd+1), or list view (cmd+2) do not reveal files in a sub-directory unless you double-click a folder icon. Finder sits above the UNIX filesystem in macOS and only the Terminal application gains exposure to UNIX and UNIX tools.

How can I make Finder show me files in the current directory, but not show files in a sub-directory?

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