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Preview - Missing recent places in the where drop down

This Morning I updated to OS 13.3. I file a lot of PDF using the Where drop down in Preview.

After this update, I noticed that the Recent Folders is missing, now it shows "Favorites" then right to "Other...". It used to have Recent Folders between the two. I can not figure out how to get them back.

Using the Where drop down used to save me a lot of time from copying then deleting the files from various servers/external drives or having to use Other... then navigate through the maze of filing structure.

The only place I can find a setting about recents in the System Settings, Finder, or Preview is in System Settings - Desktop & Dock - Menu Bar (this didn't do it), or Finder there is a checkbox for the sidebar (this didn't do it).

Help would be appreciated.

Thanks

-Marc

iMac 24″, macOS 13.3

Posted on Mar 30, 2023 8:54 AM

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GeorgeJak

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Posted on May 12, 2024 10:43 AM

My mistake! Thanks for pointing out the Option-File combination.

So, we have access to Recent Folders, via Save As.

If I pull down the current file name and location (at the top-center of the Preview window) and choose Other, I get essentially the same chooser window as Save As, and Recent Folders is there.

I still think it would be more convenient for users if Preview's top-center pull-down included a section of Recent Folders.

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May 12, 2024 8:28 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Yes, if you have a constant set of folders you use regularly, you can add them to the sidebar. However, some of us work with a different set of folders each day. For example, I work on one client's files one day, a different client's files the next day, and a third client's files the day after that. I work on an ever-changing set of folders. Each day it is different. The point of a Recent Places is to keep track of the folders that have been recently accessed, so after the first client file is accessed in a day, Preview keeps track of the folder, so subsequent files in the same folder can be easily accessed. Then, on a day-to-day basis, Preview replaces the folders in Recent Places on a least-recently-used basis.

May 12, 2024 8:38 AM in response to GeorgeJak

GeorgeJak wrote:

There is no "Save As" in Preview.

Oh, but there is! Apple chose to remove Save As way back in Mac OS X Lion, then due to much protest brought it back in Mac OS X Mountain Lion, but tried to hide it. So only one major version, 10.7, completely lacked Save As (not just in Preview, everywhere).

By default, you need to hold down the Option key while pressing the File menu to see it.

Or use the shortcut Command-Shift-Option-S

BUT... if you assign the historical shortcut Command-Shift-S to "Save As...", it returns to the File menu as well!

mvlabbate Author

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Mar 30, 2023 1:55 PM in response to mvlabbate

I forgot to attach the image for reference

Apr 3, 2023 4:09 PM in response to mvlabbate

Having the same problem! Didn't even realize how much I used this until it disappeared, lol.

mvlabbate Author

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Apr 30, 2023 3:50 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

This doesn't work as well because now you have two copies. The other method "moved" it. In my case clearing the download folder. A big time saver.

odsesq

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Jul 14, 2023 9:16 AM in response to mvlabbate

Where you able to find a solution? I use the Recent tab every single day. Not sure why it was removed.

mvlabbate Author

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Aug 16, 2023 6:23 AM in response to Old Toad

Thanks Old Toad, but just tried this and it didn't work either...

kamccon1

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Oct 2, 2023 5:31 AM in response to mvlabbate

I have the same issue. I save many files and always use the recent folders shown on the list of folders. This is a great time saver. Please return this function.

Spence

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Oct 3, 2023 6:45 AM in response to mvlabbate

Has anyone been able to figure this out? I assumed that an OS update would return it, but I haven't been able to get it back.

Why deprecate this application?

Nov 14, 2023 9:27 AM in response to mvlabbate

Were you able to find a solution for this issue?

EB783

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Feb 21, 2024 2:08 PM in response to GeorgeJak

I clicked on your link above and do not see Preview under "MacOS Apps." What App did you select to leave feedback on Preview?

Old Toad

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Feb 21, 2024 3:53 PM in response to mvlabbate

Have you installed and run any "cleaning", "optimizing", "speed-up", anti-virus or VPN apps on your Mac?

Feb 22, 2024 9:21 AM in response to mvlabbate

I really miss (NEED) this feature to be reinstated.

SAME! This is causing me a massive time suck in the work task I use the Preview save function for.

Spence

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Feb 22, 2024 9:34 AM in response to Moises Mizrahi

Nope. Not yet

May 12, 2024 8:00 AM in response to am7139

am7149, that’s a common browser function. The issue is for Preview with pdfs already on the machine (not downloads).

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