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My "Clean Up By" option under "View" is not clickable on iMac

My "Clean Up By" option under "View" is not clickable. How do I fix this? Thanks.


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iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 13.6

Posted on Sep 4, 2024 8:14 PM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2024 7:40 AM

"as Icon" is the only view that allows the "Clean Up" option.


"as Columns" only allows you to select a "Sort By" option.



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My "Clean Up By" option under "View" is not clickable on iMac

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