In Files is it possible to sort folders together w files, rather than folders separate from files, like how files are sorted in the open/save boxes?

Question

In the elementary os open/save dialog box, folders are sorted alphabetically in with files.

E.g. if I had the following in a folder, they would be sorted in this order when I view them in the open/save dialog:

• a_file.txt
• a_folder/
• another_file.txt

Note that they're alphabetical, with the folder(s) mixed in with the files. This is actually my preferred way of sorting.

In Files, if I open the same folder with the same files and sub-folder inside it, it's sorted like this:

• a_folder/
• a_file.txt
• another_file.txt

Note that the folders are sorted first, and then the files come afterward.

Does anyone know if there is there any way to make Files in elementary os sort files and folders together, like the open/save dialog box does?

Answer 1

To my knowledge, there is no such option.

In fact, I'd find it very counterintuitive, but maybe it's just me.