How to control folder opening behavior in the Finder

Macworld
The Finder is one of the most customizable elements of macOS. However, Apple’s two interrelated settings for how folders open a Finder window don’t seem to have any effect and haven’t for years. Despite this, you can take control to get the desired outcome.You may want one or more of the following behaviors to happen when you double-click a folder within a Finder window, which may vary depending on what you’re trying to accomplish:
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