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macOS Monterey opening folders as a new window instead of tabs not working

macOS Monterey opening folders as a new window instead of tabs not working

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 12, 2022 7:04 AM

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Posted on May 13, 2022 8:18 AM

Hello Morelsky,


We see that you'd rather open folders in tabs versus new windows. We'd recommend verifying the following settings on Change how folders open in the Finder on Mac:


On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click General.

Click the “Prefer tabs when opening documents” pop-up menu, then choose an option:

  • never: Open folders in a new window, not a tab.
  • in full screen: Open folders in a tab only when you’re working in full screen.
  • always: Open folders in a new tab.


You'll want it set to Always.


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May 13, 2022 8:18 AM in response to Morelsky

Hello Morelsky,


We see that you'd rather open folders in tabs versus new windows. We'd recommend verifying the following settings on Change how folders open in the Finder on Mac:


On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click General.

Click the “Prefer tabs when opening documents” pop-up menu, then choose an option:

  • never: Open folders in a new window, not a tab.
  • in full screen: Open folders in a tab only when you’re working in full screen.
  • always: Open folders in a new tab.


You'll want it set to Always.


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities!

Jun 23, 2022 6:24 AM in response to wanchai258

Nothing has changed in this regard in more than a decade.

Please be clearer as to what is not working as you expected. You should probably start a new thread and give details so people can help.



wanchai258 wrote:

Hi,
I personally likes this feature, however currently Apple they’re update a lot then make the existing custom functions not working.

I use Mac OS almost fives years now.


macOS Monterey opening folders as a new window instead of tabs not working

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