Change the Finder Window Size Permanently… - Apple Community
Oct 19, 2024 · Change the Finder Window Size Permanently plus 'Open Folders in Tabs Instead of New Windows' Bug Change the Finder Window Size Permanently To change the Finder …
New Finder windows always appear behind o… - Apple Community
Mar 6, 2025 · New Finder windows always appear behind other apps. When I open a new Finder window — either via Command-N or the File menu — the window will always open behind all …
How to open a new Finder window NOT on to… - Apple Community
May 16, 2022 · Is there a way to open a new Finder window NOT on top of the last existing/opened Finder window? Many times I open two Finder windows to copy stuff from one …
How to avoid opening a new window when cr… - Apple Community
Dec 22, 2016 · The only way to stop an additional Finder window opening when compressing files via the Desktop is to have a Finder window open in the first place with the Desktop section …
How does one create a new Finder window b… - Apple Community
May 6, 2023 · If there is no Finder window on the Desktop, clicking the Finder icon in the Dock will open a Finder window. If there is one or more Finder windows open on the Desktop, then you …
Open Finder using shortcut keys - Apple Community
Dec 18, 2018 · You need to click on the application window that you wish to control — before issuing any keyboard shortcut. For Finder, you click on the Desktop to ensure Finder is the …
How do I get rid of "recents" finder wind… - Apple Community
Apr 18, 2024 · Go to Finder menu > Settings and click on General at the top of that window. Then change "New Finder windows show" to what you want (mine, for example, is set to my home …
Multiple Finder issues after macOS Tahoe … - Apple Community
Nov 21, 2025 · Multiple Finder issues after macOS Tahoe 26.1 — drag & drop, right-click options, and new window/tab missing Since updating to macOS Tahoe 26.1, I am experiencing several …
finder only shows recent, and it does not… - Apple Community
Feb 26, 2020 · Suddenly the finder folder only shows "recent" - there is no option to choose "preferences" or reset the folder to anything else. It only gives me options as to how to order …
How do I restore missing Finder sidebar? - Apple Community
Aug 13, 2012 · Hi Michael, I had the same problem and solved it a very easy way. Infact I felt pretty silly. Haha hopefully this solves your problem too. Close all finder windows so when you …