The directory comparison results are presented using two tree-like structures showing the
files and folders, including their name, size, and modification date.
Figure: Comparison Results
A column that contains graphic symbols
separates the two tree-like structures. The graphic symbols can be one of the following:
- An X symbol, when a file or a folder exists in only one of the compared
directories.
- A ≠symbol, when a file exists in both directories but the content differs. The
same sign appears when a collapsed folder contains differing files.
The color used for the symbol and the directory or
file name can be customized in the Directories Comparison / Appearance preferences page. You can double-click lines
marked with the ≠ symbol to open a Compare Files window, which
shows the differences between the two files.