text: how do i set a default view of os x 10.4.4 folders? (columns, lists or icons)? when opening folders on my imac (os x 10.4.4) i have the option of viewing them in one of the following formats: icons, lists or columns. how do i set a default view? i.e., i want all folders to always open in columns. go to the finder/preferences/general tab and check the 'open new windows in column view' check box.