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User profile for user: AndreGB
AndreGB Author
User level: Level 1
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Save Finder window size

Hi guys,


I know this question might sound stupid at first, but I am a new Mac user (coming from Windows) and I couldn't find how to do that. How do I save Finder window size so, everytime I open it, it will be this size. Preferably, I would like to make it to a certain size so that if I have to resize it on one session, that resize won't be saved (that is, next time I open Finder it will have the size I had set up restored).


Is it possible?


Thank you in advance.

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1)

Posted on Aug 24, 2012 3:55 PM

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User profile for user: baltwo
baltwo
User level: Level 9
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Posted on Aug 24, 2012 7:23 PM

Create a new folder on the Desktop (CMD+SHIFT+N), open it, select View-View Options (CMD+J), set the window to your desired size and type view (either icon or list view: I prefer the latter), select always open, and then click Use as Defaults button. That should retain your setting and every other folder you open for the first time should also inherit those settings.


Once you sort this issue out, see these:


Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac 101: Mac Essentials,
Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacTips,
Switching to Mac Superguide, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Lion Edition. (Applies until the Mtn Lion edition ships)


Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:


Quick Assist,
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

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