Finder Problems!

[patseguin]

All of a sudden my sidebar is gone and all my folders open in new windows instead of the same window. I looked in preferences and everything looks OK. Any way to fix this?

 

[MacBoobsPro]

On the left of the finder window there should be a dot about halfway down. Drag that to the right and the side bar will appear.

Opening in a new window is how i prefer it but if you want to change it go to Finder > Preferences > General and there should be a tick box to 'open folders in new windows'. Just uncheck it.

 

[wrldwzrd89]

Did you accidentally click the pill button on the right side of a Finder window? This will cause the behavior you describe. To return it to normal just click the pill again.

 

[patseguin]

Did you accidentally click the pill button on the right side of a Finder window? This will cause the behavior you describe. To return it to normal just click the pill again.

That was it! After 3+ years I am still a Mac nooob. Thanks

 

[MacBoobsPro]

That was it! After 3+ years I am still a Mac nooob. Thanks

You numpty Did you know if you hold down Command + Option when you click on the 'pill' it brings up the customise toolbar window?

 

[patseguin]

You numpty Did you know if you hold down Command + Option when you click on the 'pill' it brings up the customise toolbar window?

Nope