macOS defaults

# Keep folders on top

Keep folders on top when sorting

  • Tested on macOS:
    • Monterey
    • Big Sur
  • Parameter type: bool

# Set to true

Keep folders on top

defaults write com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop" -bool "true" && killall Finder

# Set to false (default value)

Don't keep folders on top

defaults write com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop" -bool "false" && killall Finder

# Read current value

defaults read com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop"

# Reset to default value

defaults delete com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop" && killall Finder

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