Finder labels, coloured text and not just a coloured circle?

[johannnn]

I use labels but in all three views (icons list columns) all I get is a coloured circle on the right side. Is it possible to actually get the name of the file coloured? The circles are way too subtle for me I need something that draws my attention

 

[zen]

The old label system was removed in Mavericks, and replaced with the new tags system.

Send Apple feedback - because a lot of people are also annoyed about this.

 

[Pndrgnsvc]

FWIW: Apparently Apple selected the current system because it easily accommodates multiple tags for a single file, which of course, a color highlight does not.

Still, maybe Apple would allow the user to select a preference/option.

 

[johannnn]

FWIW: Apparently Apple selected the current system because it easily accommodates multiple tags for a single file, which of course, a color highlight does not.

Still, maybe Apple would allow the user to select a preference/option.

Ok that make sense.
But I used to label a file so that my eyes were always drawn to that file. Doesn't work now

 

[zen]

FWIW: Apparently Apple selected the current system because it easily accommodates multiple tags for a single file, which of course, a color highlight does not.

Still, maybe Apple would allow the user to select a preference/option.

This is true, and I can see how tags are an advantage. However, there are lots of threads here from people who used labels in a meaningful way to control workflow (as I did).

Also, tags are mostly broken in Mavericks, so they're not really very useful anyway.

 

[klogg]

Color Code

Hi guys, is there a way to colour code the files like in 10.6.8? I mean now files have a dot of colour but I do really need and like more the way it was done is osx 10.6. Files had colour all over the name. Please help!

Thanks

 

[robgendreau]

Also, tags are mostly broken in Mavericks, so they're not really very useful anyway.

How so? Work fine for me.

And if you want some of the look of the old labels try Path Finder.

Rob