> On 1/4/06 8:54 AM, Jim Robertson wrote: > >> Is it possible the file types aren't EXACTLY alike; e.g., some with >> extensions, some without, or some ".jpg", some ".jpeg", etc. >> >> I don't KNOW, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Finder doesn't demand that >> a multiple file selection only include files of identical format and naming >> conventions. > > I just tested that with a mixture of .png, .jpg, and .pdf -- I was able to > Control + Click without inadvertently deselecting them. > > Netkat, have you rebooted the machine? What kind of mouse are you using? > Have you run any disk utilities? Safe boot? Etc.? > > -Linda In "column view" control or right clicking brings up the contextual menu. In "list view" the items are deselected and the contextual menu comes up for the item that the cursor is currently pointed at. Well that's what happens for me on 10.4.3 Andy