# Default view style

Set the default view style for folders without custom setting

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

# Set to clmv

Column view

defaults write com.apple.finder "FXPreferredViewStyle" -string "clmv" && killall Finder

# Set to Nlsv

List view

defaults write com.apple.finder "FXPreferredViewStyle" -string "Nlsv" && killall Finder

# Set to glyv

Gallery View

defaults write com.apple.finder "FXPreferredViewStyle" -string "glyv" && killall Finder

# Set to icnv (default value)

Icon view

defaults write com.apple.finder "FXPreferredViewStyle" -string "icnv" && killall Finder

# Read current value

defaults read com.apple.finder "FXPreferredViewStyle"

# Reset to default value

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