TOPIC --------------------------------------------
Why is it that when I surround multiple files in the Macintosh Finder 6.X with
a selection rectangle, and then choose Open from the File menu, the order in
which files open varies?
DISCUSSION ----------------------------------------
When you use the selection rectangle (also called a "marquee" or "marching
ants"), the "View" you have selected affects the order in which the files
open. Here are the view selections and their results:
* By Icon or By Small Icon: The most recently added, moved, clicked on,
or changed file opens last. The next most recently added, moved,
clicked on, or changed file opens NEXT to last,an so on.
* By Name: The files open in descending alphabetical order; for example,
"Zero" would open after "Alice".
* By Date: The files open in last-modified date order; that is, the most
recently modified file opens last.
* By Size: The files open in size order, smallest file opening last.
* By Kind: The files open in alphabetical order based on the kind of
file. For example, a document file opens after an application file.
* By Color: The files open according to the color of their icons, based
on the order of colors in the Finder's Color menu. The last color in
the list opens last.