Simultaneously closing open folders in list view

[MamaMoose]

In side my Application folder are a bunch of folders (in list view) that are open. This makes searching within Aoos difficult. Is there any way that I can close all open folders simultaneously?

Thanks,

MamaMoose

[kelly]

Try this Tom.

"If you do Cmd-A then shift-leftarrow, it will close up all the expanded folders in the current active window."

http://forums.macosxhints.com/showthread.php?t=24734

[Gregg]

I don't know what "Aoos" is, but, man, this is easy in OS9... command-click, and all open windows close. That doesn't work in X?? Am I missing something else here?

[RNKIII]

QUOTE(Gregg @ Apr 17 2007, 07:39 AM) [snapback]124659[/snapback]

Am I missing something else here?

  It time,Gregg

Bob K.   rnkiii

[Xairbusdriver]

I don't use List View, preferring Column View ( only available in 9 if you used Gregg's Browser, if I recall ), one of the best improvements in the Finder in OS X, IMHO. But when I have more than one Finder ( or any other app's ) window open, a command-option-w will close all of them at once.

Adding option to keyboard shortcuts will often do great things.

[krissel]

Gregg, you're missing the original question...how to close multiple folders open in list view, not windows.  

[MamaMoose]

Thanks to all. I finally, after many years found how to do that simple task.

MamaMoose

[Gregg]

QUOTE(krissel @ Apr 19 2007, 02:22 AM) [snapback]124767[/snapback]

Gregg, you're missing the original question...how to close multiple folders open in list view, not windows.  

Thanks. Just now, I read kelly's post just before mine again. He made it crystal clear. I'm curious to see if that works in OS9 now. If I remember to try it at home, I'll chime in again, unless somebody beats me to it.

[Xairbusdriver]

QUOTE

I finally, after many years found how to do that simple task.

Unless you are restricted by a contract with Apple, could you reveal that technique to the "rest of us"? Remember, this forum is for finding and sharing solutions to people's problems. Even if you are the one who finds the 'trick' without any help from other members.

[kelly]

Is my Post "invisible" for you Jim?  

That was a tough find.

I'm rather proud of it actually.

[Gregg]

QUOTE(kelly @ Apr 16 2007, 10:29 PM) [snapback]124636[/snapback]

"If you do Cmd-A then shift-leftarrow, it will close up all the expanded folders in the current active window."

That's a good one, kelly.

I still have to try it.

[Gregg]

Ok, no go in OS9

Shift - left arrow doesn't seem to do anything