Windows 10: How to change Library folder template on Windows 10

If you want to change the view or template of Library folders on Windows 10, then this guide will be handy for you. There is more than one method to use to get a different look for your Library folders.

Library folders (Documents, Pictures, Videos, Music, etc.) come as in-built folders, allow you to store important files. According to the change you have made, these folders may show different views for files and sub-folders. Some of them show every detail you need, while others display a big folder/file icon. However, if you want to change the view template quickly, here are some of the best methods you can follow.



How to change Library folder template on Windows 10


These are the best ways to change Library folder template on Windows 10

1. Use Optimize library for option
2. Use Properties option
3. Change template from View panel

Let’s check out the detailed version of these steps.

1] Change folder template using Optimize library


The Optimize library for option is visible when you open a Library folder on your Windows 10 computer. It is placed inside the Library Tools menu, visible in the top ribbon menu. For your information, if you use this option, the template of all Library folders (Documents, Music, Videos, Pictures) will be changed at once.

To get started, open a Library folder and click on the Library Tools option to expand the menu.



Next, click on the Optimize library for option and select a view template according to your requirements.



Once done, you can find the change immediately.

However, if you want to change the view template of a specific Library folder, you can use the right-click Properties option.

Read: How to Add or Remove folders in a Library.

2] Use Properties option to change Library folder template


To get started, right-click on a Library folder and select the Properties option. Do not open Documents/Pictures or anything and right-click on empty space. Instead, you have to right-click on the Library folder name and select the respective Properties option.



Then, expand the Optimize this library for drop-down list, and select an option that suits your needs.



Click the OK button to save the change.

Read: Which folders can be added to the Windows Library.

3] Change folder template from View panel


In case you need a quick solution to change the Library folder view template, you can utilize the View panel option visible in the top ribbon menu. Like the second option mentioned in this article, you can change the view template for only a specific folder using this option.

To use this option, open a Library folder, click on the View menu, and choose a template type as per your desire.



It changes the template immediately, and you can change it back to something else using the same option.

That’s all! Hope these methods helped you to change the Library folder view template.

Now read: How to set a default Folder View for all folders.


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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

How to Customise Library Folders after Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Dear Shawn,

I read the following in one of your tutorials for Windows 10.

*4. To Set Documents Template as Default for All Folders
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the BAT file below, and go to step 8 below.
All_Folders_Use_Documents_Folder_Template.bat

Referring to my original post, can I use this bat file to customize the folder view in my library.
I encountered this problem only after upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 10 Anniversary update 1607.

Thanks in advance for your comments & suggestions.

Regards
Mathew

 

Changing Built-In Folder View Templates For Windows Explorer

This is the tutorial that you need to follow - Folder Template - Change in Windows 10 which shows you how to change Library templates in Option 2.
Although I don't use Libraries, being the only User, you can open any type of folder, either under Libraries or This PC and set the details columns exactly as you wish. Then r-click a blank area in folder, 'Properties/Customize/'Optimize this folder for' and select Template; like Music, Videos, etc. Then go to View tab to apply to all folders of this type.
Here's what it looks like for my Videos folder which has custom details like Length, Frame size, etc unique to this type of folder. If I create a new folder, I just need to r-click and 'Customize' this new folder for Videos and it remembers all the same details columns for previously created Video folders. I think this is what you're trying to achieve ? Good Luck