Customizing the Way Windows Open

When you create a new Finder window, you can specify options to always open folders in a new window, open new windows in Column view, or use spring-loaded folders and windows. Spring-loaded folders allows you to drag a file or folder on top of another folder, and it springs open to let you continue dragging the selection to another location. Instead of starting and stopping when you move or copy items from one folder to another, you can drag items continuously from folder to folder.

Customize the Way Finder Windows Open

Click the Finder menu, and then click Preferences.
Click General.
Click the New Finder Windows ...

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