MacOS – How to set default finder window size

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How do I set the default size of my finder window to a size of my choice? Currently each time I open a finder window, it opens up in a very small size and I have to adjust it before I can start looking for my files. I'm running Yosemite.

Best Answer

It is very easy to do this:

  1. Open a new Finder window.

  2. As you resize the window, hold the Command ⌘ (not Alt / Option) key. Close resized window.

  3. Then hold the Alt / Option key as you right click on Finder in the Dock and click Relaunch.

  4. Any Finder windows opened after this will open at that size.

Note: This does not work for windows opened from folders on the desktop.