Module Settings and Per-Module Options

Modules in Path Finder (Preview, Terminal, Info, Attributes, etc.) have their own settings that you adjust directly inside each module. These options are separate from the main Settings window.

Where to find module settings

Most modules expose their settings in one of these ways:

• A gear icon (⚙️) inside the module

• A right-click menu inside the module area

• A small menu button in the module’s header

If you need to change how a module behaves or what it shows, start by:

• Making sure the module is visible (via Window > Modules).

• Looking for a gear icon or right-clicking inside the module.

Examples of module-specific settings

Different modules have different options. Some typical examples:

Preview module

• Default zoom level

• Background or display mode

• How previews update when you change selection

Terminal module

• Default shell (for example, Bash or Zsh)

• Font size and appearance

• Scrollback / history behavior

Info / Get Info / Attributes modules

• Which metadata fields are visible

• Whether certain sections are collapsed or expanded by default

Other modules may offer options like filters, refresh intervals, or extra display columns.

Global features vs per-module settings

It is important to distinguish:

• Settings > Features (global): Enable or disable features like Terminal, Git integration, cloud services, etc.

• Module settings (per-module): Control how each module looks and behaves once it is enabled.

If a module is missing entirely, check Settings > Features or Window > Modules.

If the module is visible but not behaving how you want, check its own settings (gear icon / right-click).

Resetting module behavior

If you want to get back to a clean state:

• Close the module and reopen it via Window > Modules.

• Look in the module’s own menu for any option to reset, clear, or restore defaults (if available).

Per-module settings give you fine-grained control so each panel shows exactly what matters to you.