How to turn off the dir content carrots (>) in the lister

Does anyone know how to turn off the dir content carrots (>) in the lister view - I don't use that function. I am triggering them by accident as i try to click on the fiolders (stroke related dexterity issues).
2024-08-18 15_52_56-E__

Uncheck Preferences / File Displays / Folder Expansion / Make folders expandable in the file display.

Thank you!