When in column view in finder, there may be several columns displayed, one for each folder. Let's say the one I really care about is 5 folders deep, and so its far to the right side of the window. How can I make that folder the "root" of the column view window? Alternatively, how do I remove the left-most column/folder from being displayed?
MacOS – How to remove the left column in finders column view
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Workaround
- While in Finder (in any view) drag the
Column_Folder/to the Finder's sidebar. - Select the
Column_Folder/from the sidebar - Switch to column view
- Show view settings
- You can see the view settings will now affect the intended folder
- Tick "Always open in column view"; click OK
- Remove
Column_Folder/from the sidebar
Now Column_Folder/ will open in column view!
This happens when that separator needs to accomodate space for a scroll bar due to content length. You can resize them with the handles at the bottom end since 10.0.
Best Answer
Just drag your folder to the "Favorites" panel and it will be the root folder for that window. You can see the full path at the bottom, my folder (Mateus) is deep in the HD but the parent columns are not showing.