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buddyboy101
Helpful | Level 7
7 years ago

How to sort folders first, then files?

When using Dropbox.com, subfolders are sorted below any loose files.   Is there a way to flip this so the folders sort first like in Windows Explorer?
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  • Jane's avatar
    Jane
    6 years ago
    Hey Luke5869, if your inquiry pertains to the sorting options you’re seeing in the Files page, kindly note that you should be able to change your sorting method by clicking on the headers of the columns.
     
    If you’d like the folders to show first, then please click on Name and then (from the drop-down menu) click on Ascending. You can also sort folders first by clicking on the Modified (or second) column and selecting Type again from the drop-down menu.
     
    Hopefully my message addresses your initial inquiry & please do let me know if you have further questions or in case you need further assistance in any way Luke! 
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Jane
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Hey PaulSlocum & Lantzr, thanks for the nudge!
 
Could you specify where you’re getting stuck/there’s a change for you, just to see if I can re-create the behavior?
 
I look forward to hearing back from you!
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Lantzr
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

Two days ago it was not working. However, I just logged in an magically my files are ordered with Folders first. 

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