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How to Sort Files in Finder by Date Added?

The default is sort by "Date Modified". Is it possible to sort by date added?

MacBook Pro Apple Silicon

Posted on Aug 16, 2022 10:46 AM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2022 10:52 AM

I have my Downloads folder configured to Group by Name and Sort by Date Added. I opened that particular Finder window, and pressed ⌘+J to additionally open the View options panel. It looks like this. Last thing is to click the Use as Defaults button.



All I have to do is open my Downloads folder and the last downloaded object is in the upper-left corner (icon view).

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Aug 16, 2022 10:52 AM in response to BradyLYQ

I have my Downloads folder configured to Group by Name and Sort by Date Added. I opened that particular Finder window, and pressed ⌘+J to additionally open the View options panel. It looks like this. Last thing is to click the Use as Defaults button.



All I have to do is open my Downloads folder and the last downloaded object is in the upper-left corner (icon view).

How to Sort Files in Finder by Date Added?

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