Change Window Sizes (Spotlight) in Tahoe 26.2

AJH466 wrote:

In finder it is a huge problem becuase I cannot expand the window to see the path names and other details of the results.

You are correct that Spotlight and System Settings have a fixed maximum width. However, Finder windows including one showing search results from Finder can be made as wide as your monitor. For example, this Finder search window is 5120 pixels wide on my 5K:2K display – plenty of space to see the full file path and lots of columns of other info, if I wanted to add them.

If you need elements larger to see them, you might consider decreasing the resolution of the display in System Settings > Displays, select something towards the left 'Larger Text' side.

I want to be able to resize ANY window, not just specific program windows. If I wanted a phone-sized window I would use my phone. When I tried pulling the window up higher it wouldn't budge. This is a significant UI issue, needs to be addressed. A person should be able to maximize a window if needed. I think the only limit on that would be the iPhone connection, it makes sense that the window is fixed. All others should be resizeable.

AJH466 wrote:

Thank you for the recommendation, but not really a great workaround (especailly for something that was not an issue). Text gets way too small.

Setting a lower display resolution would make everything (text, UI, etc.) larger, not smaller.

Another example, for at least the last two versions of the OS, I have never been able to get folders to open as windows instead of tabs no matter what I try. The convergance of OSX and iOS really needs to halt.

Mine always open in windows, because I have the setting to open them in tabs turned off. Finder > Finder menu > Settings > General tab, uncheck the box.

As noted in previous responses, Apple controls the UI and the feedback link provided is how to communicate your opinions to them (they don't read these user forums).

AJH466 wrote:

I will be using the feature request a lot it seems.

Could be. For what it's worth, if you right or control click on a folder you can choose "Open in New Window" from the menu that opens.

AJH466 wrote:

I have never been able to get folders to open as windows instead of tabs no matter what I try

So, when you secondary click (Control-, right-, or two-finger click) on a folder and select Open in New Window, that doesn't happen?

AJH466 wrote:

That does work which is why it is so odd that it no longer works by default or selection -- so the function is still there. Thanks for sharing the various options!

Glad I thought of it. 😎

You're welcome. FYI, another option to open a folder in a new window is to press the Command key when you double-click the folder.

Also, in System Settings > Desktop & Dock, make sure the prefer tabs setting is on Never.

More details here:

Change how folders open in the Finder on Mac – Apple Support

Odd, it always works for me...just as Apple says it should.

In the Finder  on your Mac, press the Command key while you double-click the folder.

The folder opens in a new tab or window, depending on your Finder settings. 

Edit: it does not work in Column view, because double-clicking a folder in Column view does not open that folder (a single click is sufficient). Command-double-click opens a folder in a new window in Icon, List and Gallery views.

No, you can't change it.

Feel free to send Apple feedback.

Feedback - macOS - Apple

Rhetoric that Apple is not reading and we cannot fix has dialabrain's link for feedback.

Again, be sure to let Apple know how they should do things.

Feedback - macOS - Apple

Just to add, holding the Command key and double clicking a folder doesn't always work for me. 🤷‍♂️

edit: apparently it only works in List view.