How do I change the folder properties to show files first?

[Guest]

Since working with Office 2003, the File-Open window shows files first in
stead of folders first. I cannot find (in the Help, or with Properties) where
to change the viewing order.

 

[Tony Jollans]

In the Open Dialog, click on the dropdown arrow on the icon that looks
(roughly) like the window (to the left of "Tools") and select "Details" for
the View. Alternatively right click in the body of the dialog window and
select View > Details.

In Details view you have a grid with column headers. The "Name" header
probably shows a down arrowhead. Click on that column header to reverse the
sort order - it will then show an up arrowhead and the folders should be
back at the top.

Now change the view back to how you want it and the folders should remain at
the head of the list.