OS 10.4 - How can I mass alphabetize my files?

pruppert · pruppert #1 (**permalink**)

01-18-2007, 12:50 AM

In Finder's view tab, you can choose to arrange a folder's items by name, but the next time you put or save another file into that folder, it messes up the alphabetized order and you must go to the view tab to alphabetize again.

Is there any way to make alphabetizing a default in all folders? Or can I somehow set Automater or something to do this once a week?

Sorry to be so anal, but I do like my folders in order.

eric · eric #2 (**permalink**)

01-18-2007, 01:00 AM

i'm guessing you're in icon view?

so if you right click in the folder and select "show view options", then select "keep arranged by", that doesn't do it for you?

pruppert · pruppert #3 (**permalink**)

01-18-2007, 01:12 AM

That did it! Thanks. I didn't know about that. I'm still unlearning Windows.

eric · eric #4 (**permalink**)

01-18-2007, 01:17 AM

have you looked at this yet? lots of great info!

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pruppert · pruppert #5 (**permalink**)

01-18-2007, 01:36 AM

Thanks again. What a great resource you've put together. I learned many more things I was curious about.

eric · eric #6 (**permalink**)

01-18-2007, 01:48 AM

no problem - glad you liked it and were able to use it!

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Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	01-18-2007, 01:00 AM i'm guessing you're in icon view? so if you right click in the folder and select "show view options", then select "keep arranged by", that doesn't do it for you? Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	01-18-2007, 01:48 AM no problem - glad you liked it and were able to use it! Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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pruppert #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 09, 2006 Posts: 43	01-18-2007, 12:50 AM In Finder's view tab, you can choose to arrange a folder's items by name, but the next time you put or save another file into that folder, it messes up the alphabetized order and you must go to the view tab to alphabetize again. Is there any way to make alphabetizing a default in all folders? Or can I somehow set Automater or something to do this once a week? Sorry to be so anal, but I do like my folders in order.
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pruppert #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 09, 2006 Posts: 43	01-18-2007, 01:36 AM Thanks again. What a great resource you've put together. I learned many more things I was curious about.
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