How do I make the default for opening up folders to widest range?

For every folder that I open, I have to drag the black vertical line on the right side of the folder back out to the widest setting. How can I change it so that I don't have to do that anymore?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Apr 30, 2023 9:59 AM

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May 1, 2023 4:08 AM in response to Kieney

If there is a way to do that, I am not aware of it.

One thing you can do is to option-double click the dividing line; even then, it only moves so the contents of the folder fit inside, it does not move it all the way.

The only we users can do is make our wishes known:

https://www.apple.com/feedback

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