Settings – Browser

The Browser tab in Settings controls how Path Finder displays and navigates files: hidden items, file extensions, confirmations, and more.

Open the Browser settings

1. Open Path Finder.

2. Go to Path Finder > Settings….

3. Click the Browser tab.

Typical Browser options

Depending on your version, you’ll see options like:

• Show hidden files

  • Toggle visibility of system and dot files (e.g. .gitignore, .DS_Store).

• Show all file extensions

  • Always show .txt, .jpg, .zip, etc., or let macOS hide known extensions.

• Open folders in new tabs or windows

  • Choose whether double-clicking or middle-clicking a folder opens:

    • In the same tab

    • In a new tab

    • In a new window

• Confirm before moving to Trash

  • Add a safety step to avoid accidental deletes.

• Confirm before emptying Trash

  • Prevent unintended permanent deletion.

• Single vs double-click behavior (where supported)

  • Adjust how items are selected vs opened.

Why Browser settings matter

Use the Browser tab to:

• Reveal or hide system files depending on how technical you are.

• Make file extensions always visible for clarity and safety.

• Control whether you want a tab-heavy or window-heavy workflow.

• Add confirmation dialogs if you’re worried about mis-clicks.

Browser settings let you tune Path Finder’s day-to-day navigation behavior so it matches how you like to work.