When transferring files from my iMac to an external usb key, the files are sorted in A-Z order. I do not want this, but can not change the view or sort options...! Can anyone help me? Thanks
iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)
Good Afternoon, M4WDJ -
Are you using the Finder application to move or copy files from your iMac to a USB? Files are normally sorted by name, but you can change the sorting in Finder to Date Created, Size, Kind, etc. The easiest way to do this is to change the view to List View, and then click on the column header that you want to sort by. Here is some additional information:
Mac Basics: The Finder organizes all of your files - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201732
The Finder in OS X provides access to your files, folders, and drives, and helps you to keep them organized.
What is the Finder?
The Finder is the app that helps you navigate all of the files and folders on your Mac. The Finder lets you browse your apps, disks, files, and folders in a variety of ways. You can use the Finder to organize these items the way you want. You can also use the Finder to search for items, delete files you no longer want, and more.
Finder windows
To open a new Finder window, click the Finder icon in the Dock, then select File > New Window.
Changing Views
You can change how items are displayed in Finder windows by dragging them, arranging them, or changing their view. Use the View menu to change the view of the current Finder window. You can also click the corresponding View button in the Toolbar that appears at the top of Finder windows.
List View
Choose View > as List to see the items in a consecutive order. You can change the sort order of the list by clicking the headers (Name, Documents, Kind, Date) at the top of the list view. Click the same header a second time to switch between ascending and descending order.
If an item is within a folder, you can click the triangle next to the folder name to see any items stored within that folder.
Arranging items
You can arrange items in a folder from the View menu as well.
For example, if you are viewing your files as icons, you might want to sort the icons alphabetically. Choose View > Arrange by name to tell the Finder to re-sort the items in alphabetical order. The Finder keeps the window organized this way until you select another option from the View menu, or until you select None.
Cheers,
- Judy
Can not view files as I want?
