Windows 10: Why is "Add Columns" in File Manager greyed out and not available to use?

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  1. TimHam Win User

    Why is "Add Columns" in File Manager greyed out and not available to use?


    Why is "Add Columns" in File Manager greyed out and not available to use? I want to add a couple of columns to better identify file locations, but this version of File Manager Win 10 2004 won't let me!

    :)
     
    TimHam, Oct 20, 2020
    #1
  2. Ernie San Win User

    why won't column headings in File Explorer (Windows 10) stay the way I set them??

    Hello,

    To resolve the issue with column heading on File Explorer, we suggest to follow the steps below:

    • Click on the View Tab.
    • Click Folder Options.

    • Click Apply to all folders.
    Keep us posted.

    Regards.
     
    Ernie San, Oct 20, 2020
    #2
  3. File Explorer Column Headings Keep Resetting

    Hi,

    To resolve the issue with File Explorer Column Headings, you may follow these steps below:

    • Click on View Tab.

    • Click
      Folder
      Options.

    • Click
      Apply to all folders.

    Keep us informed for further assistance.

    Regards.
     
    Joseph Ban, Oct 20, 2020
    #3
  4. Why is "Add Columns" in File Manager greyed out and not available to use?

    I have added the file count column to my folder in File Explorer. However, the actual file count is not displaying.

    Hi Loren,

    I appreciate if you could answer a
    few questions to narrow down the issue and to provide you better assistance.

    • How did you added file count column for folders in File Explorer? What are the steps did you followed?
    • When you say, "actual file count is not displaying" is this issue specific to any folder or happening with all folders?
    • Have you installed any third party anti-virus on your system?
    Meanwhile, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if this helps.

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Click on View from navigation pane and choose Detail pane.
    Write to us with the above information and status of the issue to assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Oct 20, 2020
    #4
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