Apple - How can I make all folders in Finder "snap to grid"?
The following steps applied "Snap to Grid" even for previously created folders.
Tested on:
- 10.6.x
- 10.7.3
- 10.8.x
- 10.9.x
10.12.5
- Go to any folder control
- Control click on the empty space
- Click on Show View Options
- In the "Sort by" drop down bar select "Snap to Grid"
- At the bottom of the window click on the "Use as Defaults" button
NOTE: Because this will become the default setup for ALL Finder windows you may consider manipulating the Icon size, Grid spacing, Text size, Label position, Background, etc... accordingly.
ALSO: If folders do not appear to have snapped to grid on a previously created folder, Relaunch Finder or you could try to toggle the "Icon size" down and back up too refresh the current window.
Update for 10.10: When you are in the "Show View Options" Menu, the "Snap to Grid" setting has been moved to the "Sort By:" drop down bar.