Windows 10: Arranging items within file folders in File Explorer

Discus and support Arranging items within file folders in File Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I understand that older versions of windows allowed the user to move items to whatever order they wanted. I am trying to create playlists with my music... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by TrudyCraig, Mar 9, 2019.

  1. TRUDYCRAIG
    TrudyCraig Win User

    Arranging items within file folders in File Explorer


    I understand that older versions of windows allowed the user to move items to whatever order they wanted. I am trying to create playlists with my music and it's just impossible! I have to be satisfied with alphabetical or whatever and cannot simply move the items to the order I want. Why would this be considered an improvement? It has caused me no end of frustration, almost as much as when the "update" to Windows 10 disabled almost every driver on my computer! Help?

    :)
     
    TrudyCraig, Mar 9, 2019
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  2. SANDEEP_KM
    Sandeep_KM Win User

    how to auto arrange PDF files in a folder

    Hello,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    In which format are you trying arrange the PDF files?

    By default, File explorer will sort the files and folders in alphabetical order. You can also select other sorting options to arrange your files. I suggest you to try the following steps mentioned below and check if that helps:

    1. Open File Explorer.

    2. Click on View.

    3. Now click on the Sort by drop down.

    4. Select the option that best suits your needs.

    Note: All the files or folder in File Explorer will be sorted in the format that you have selected. This option will remain until it is changed manually.

    Hope it helps.

    Sandeep Kumar M

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Sandeep_KM, Mar 9, 2019
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Brink, Mar 9, 2019
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  4. ED LURIA
    Ed Luria Win User

    Arranging items within file folders in File Explorer

    Windows Explorer 10 - how can I arrange Folders on top of Files in a single directory

    How can I arrange folders on top of files in a single directory? I am able to do this if I try to arrange all of the items in the directory alphabetically, but, when I arrange the items instead by date modified, the files spring to the top and the folders
    fall to the bottom. Is there some way I can keep this from happening – is there a way to always keep the folders at the top in Windows Explorer 10 no matter how I sort the items in the directory? Thank you.
     
    Ed Luria, Mar 9, 2019
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