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i figured it out. i just had to go up to the top.. view > arrange by name.

thats exactly what i was looking for, just wasnt used to the fact that i have to start using the toolbar at the very top of the screen of the open application. i'm sure ill get used to it the more i play around. (dont forget, im still raw with the mac. just got it less than 5 days ago)
 
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