How do I get Finder to act like Explorer

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How do I get Finder to act like Explorer

Hi there,

I converted to Mac about 3 years ago and I have had this "thing" that frustrates me no end and I have done nothing about it.

How can I get Finder to show me the Folder (Collapsed / Closed) and sorted by Folder / FileName alphabetically i.e. like Windows Explorer.

I am constantly working in different folders and it is frustrating that we I go to File Open in a application that I have to work out where I am, then drill up and then back down in to the folder I want to be in.

I know this is probably a basic OS operational question and there are probably shortcuts keys to go back to your home folder etc.

Please help me with my sanity! and no I don't want to go back to Windows :-)

Thanks

Tony

iMac 24", Mac OS X (10.6.1)

Posted on Jul 16, 2012 6:25 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 16, 2012 6:31 PM in response to Tony4x4

Finder>View>Arrange By>Name = Folder sorted alphabetically.

Also

Finder>View>as Icons/as List/as Columns/as Coverflow can aid finding what you want when using File Open.

Cheers

Tim

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Answer 2

Kappy

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Jul 16, 2012 6:30 PM in response to Tony4x4

Why don't you try using Path Finder 6.0.4 instead of the Finder or installing TotalFinder 1.3.4.

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Answer 3

Barney-15E

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Jul 16, 2012 6:44 PM in response to Tony4x4

Open two windows.

Use List view or Column view

For sorting / arranging, there are two options on the same menu/button.

- The first option is arrangement, which groups items.

- The second is sorting, which is accessed by holding down the option key.

- With arrangement set to none, you can sort by clicking on the column headers in List view.

Show the sidebar.

- put default starting points there, like Desktop, Documents, Pictures, etc.

- you can start from those to get most anywhere quickly

Know the Path? Type cmd-shift-g and type the path (~/) starts in your home folder.

Turn on spring loaded folders in Finder Preferences. When you drag something onto a folder in the finder, it will spring open and you can dig down that way.

Command-double-click on a folder will open it in a new window.

The Finder Go menu commands work in the Open File dialogs.

Dragging an image from iPhoto or a music file from iTunes onto the open file dialog will take you to the file location in the Finder (useful for attaching images to emails, etc.).

I understand how you feel. I can't figure out Explorer.

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Answer 4

Jul 17, 2012 4:12 AM in response to Kappy

Kappy, could you help me here?

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4113419?answerId=18940151022#18940151022

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Answer 5

Kappy

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Jul 17, 2012 12:31 PM in response to macintosh290

I have posted there for you.

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