Finder shows blue dot to right of new folder name - why? Using Sonoma 14.5 on iMac 202

Have re-opened all files in folder but no change

Posted on Jun 24, 2024 10:34 PM

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den.thed

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Posted on Jun 25, 2024 6:49 AM

Sounds like maybe a blue Tag was put on the Folder or File.

see "Remove Tag" at > Use tags to organize files on Mac - Apple Support

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den.thed

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Jun 25, 2024 6:49 AM in response to dtsmls

Sounds like maybe a blue Tag was put on the Folder or File.

see "Remove Tag" at > Use tags to organize files on Mac - Apple Support

BDAqua

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Jun 25, 2024 1:05 AM in response to dtsmls

Just wondering if you're using some cloud backup software?

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Finder shows blue dot to right of new folder name - why? Using Sonoma 14.5 on iMac 202