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Sorting folders before files in finder. Help!

So far I have learnt that I can navigate to InfoPlist.strings and alter the code via the terminal, however the code I found was different than the one I found on the website(http://www.howtogeek.com/67100/force-your-mac-to-put-folders-on-top-of-files-win dows-style/). I have been trying to convert the code I have from binary to mxl with no luck, so I'm not sure how to proceed. I have a Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 so I'm not sure if the coding is different or what. Basically, I'm just trying to force my folders to be above my files in finder. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Apr 2, 2013 9:33 AM

63 replies

Honcho21

Level 1

4 points

Sep 1, 2016 5:45 AM in response to msuper69

Not perfect but it is a good option. I love my MAC and have frustration attacks when I have to support a windows based pc now (LOL) but I do like and prefer the windows way to display folders first than files alphabetically. I find this to be a easy way to locate things. BUT, the 'Arrange by Kind' option is very good and with a little use I believe it will become my preferred view as it does arrange everything in alphabetical order but by the type (kind) of file/folder. This is, I believe an improvement and much more logical way to view files/folders.

hp79

Level 1

10 points

Sep 22, 2016 9:38 AM in response to Celine Cullen

After several years of users complaining, they finally added that function in Finder in OS X Sierra!

open "Finder Preference" -> click "Advanced" tab -> check "Keep folders on top when sorting by name"

jmgathg

Level 1

9 points

Sep 26, 2016 6:40 AM in response to Celine Cullen

Finally.... MacOS Sierra lists folders at the top by default!!! Hooray!!!

Sorting folders before files in finder. Help!