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| DATE | Sep 13, 1998 |
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TICKET ARCHIVE -> upside down alphabet
No Wonder User - Sep 13, 1998 - 5:34 pm
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Problem: Combination
Computer Type: Apple
Model: Performa 6200 CD
RAM: 32meg
RAM Enhancer: None
OS Version: MacOS 8.1
Description:
Hello,
After solving a problem that I had with my E-mail program I noticed that all of the contets of my hard drive which I normally have listed by Name and alphabetically from A-Z,are now listed from Z-A! All folders in the drive are listed that way when I open them too! What Happened? I ran all the VIRUS stuff that I got,and came up with no viruses.
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Problem: Combination
Computer Type: Apple
Model: Performa 6200 CD
RAM: 32meg
RAM Enhancer: None
OS Version: MacOS 8.1
Description:
Hello,
After solving a problem that I had with my E-mail program I noticed that all of the contets of my hard drive which I normally have listed by Name and alphabetically from A-Z,are now listed from Z-A! All folders in the drive are listed that way when I open them too! What Happened? I ran all the VIRUS stuff that I got,and came up with no viruses.
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No Wonder Tech - Sep 13, 1998 - 6:39 pm
Dear Tom,
What you are noticing is neither a virus, nor a bug, but a new feature of Mac OS 8.1. Notice the scroll bar along the right side of a window in "List" view. Now, look immediately above that scroll bar and you will see a light grey triangle. By clicking on it, you can change its direction. If it is pointing up, it does an "ascending" sort, i.e., A-Z. If it is pointing down, it does a "descending" sort, Z-A, which is the position you have it in now. You probably accidentally clicked it while scrolling.
Hope that helps.
Wayne Jones
What you are noticing is neither a virus, nor a bug, but a new feature of Mac OS 8.1. Notice the scroll bar along the right side of a window in "List" view. Now, look immediately above that scroll bar and you will see a light grey triangle. By clicking on it, you can change its direction. If it is pointing up, it does an "ascending" sort, i.e., A-Z. If it is pointing down, it does a "descending" sort, Z-A, which is the position you have it in now. You probably accidentally clicked it while scrolling.
Hope that helps.
Wayne Jones
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