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I'm going to click on this folder here and it will reveal more content inside that folder and then I'll click on a folder in there as well. Then click and drag to the right or left to change the column width. If you want to expand or shrink the columns all you need to do is move your cursor over the line between columns.
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Then you'll see the full file name pop-up. But you can always move your cursor over it and wait. You see three dots in the middle and the beginning and the end of the file name. For instance, if you look here the third to the last item you can't see the whole name. Now one of the disadvantages to Column View is that you've got limited space to see File names.
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I'm in my Home folder here and I've selected Documents and then I have the list of all the folders in my Documents folder. Here's a typical Finder window with Column View. So of the three primary views, in the Finder, Column View is my favorite and the one I use the most. Join us and get exclusive content and course discounts. There you could read more about the Patreon Campaign.
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MacMost is brought to you thanks to more than 700 supporters. Today let me show you some tips for using Column View in the Finder on your Mac. Video Transcript: Hi, this is Gary with. Check out 15 Tips For Using Column View In the Mac Finder at YouTube for closed captioning and more options.