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    Arrange icons by ..... as default

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Jitto, Jan 19, 2011.

  1. Jitto

    Jitto Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,

    Is there a way to make the OS arrange all icons and folders by name as default without having to do it manually every single time (im not referring to the keep arranged by option)?
     
    Jitto, Jan 19, 2011
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  2. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    yes, there should be a check mark that says "do this for every folder" or something like that.

    sorry i'm on my windows computer atm. i'm sure others will chine in.

    you need to do one for your desktop. and one for your files and folders.
     
    wobble987, Jan 19, 2011
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  3. lastrebelstanding

    lastrebelstanding Notebook Evangelist

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    1. Go into any folder
    2. In the menu bar click "View" and then "Show View Options"
    3. In the new window select "Keep arranged by: Name" and also select "All windows" right at the top
     
    lastrebelstanding, Jan 19, 2011
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  4. Jitto

    Jitto Notebook Consultant

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    cheers guys thanks for that. saves me a whole heap of trouble of having to arrange it manually everytime
     
    Jitto, Jan 20, 2011
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