Finder "Save As" dialog shows some folders in expanded view every time

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Finder "Save As" dialog shows some folders in expanded view every time

When saving a file the Finder window shows a list of folders in a particular location. My list of folder (and files) always shows some of the folders expanded (as in showing the contents of that folder). It shows the same folders expanded every time - even if I close them. This happens even after a reboot and CTRL+ALT+ESC. It's not a big problem but the expanded folders have a lot of items in them which makes the list quite long. It would be better if they were not in expanded view.

Is there a way to reset this behaviour of the Finder ?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 3, 2022 2:47 AM

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Luis Sequeira1

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Jul 3, 2022 10:16 AM in response to BTBROAD

You may try deleting the parent folder's .DS_Store file;

But here is a simpler suggestion (I think): instead of List View, try Column View. It is far easier to navigate, and the problem of open subfolders becomes moot.

By the way, you can at any time switch between Icon View (Command-1), List View (Command-2) and Column View (Command-3) right from the keyboard.

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MartinR

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Jul 3, 2022 6:23 AM in response to BTBROAD

I have seen this random, annoying behavior on various Macs and versions of macOS over the years. Also happens at times when just opening a disk or folder in the Finder. Have never found an explanation or a way to fix it. (Relaunching the Finder does not fix it, either.)

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