Windows 10: how do I add text under the COMMENT column in File Explorer?

Click details pane to show it, again to remove it.

 

Thanks,Dalchina! I now see the detail panel, but the comments field isn't there:

 

You can't add Property info (Details) to folders (in File Explorer).

You can only add it to files.
The info you can add is determined by the file type.

You can modify the Details Pane.
See @dalchina's posts #18 & #22

 

XYplorer supports commenting folders...

There is a free version.. ('last free')
XYplorer - XYplorerFree

 

I've now found Deskedit (free), which unlike Stylefolder (which I mentioned before in this forum) does refresh the display properly. Details on how to add this to the context menu in the next post.




Note there's still no comment in the Detail pane.

This is achieved using desktop.ini, a hidden system file:
[.ShellClassInfo]
InfoTip=I wonder what this is?
[Info]


Note this:

 

To add a context menu for folders that allows you to add and update a comment in the folder Comments column:



which lets you do this:
(I created a new context menu entry, Folder Comment, that launches Deskedit - Desktop.ini Editor)




1. Download
Deskedit (donationware):
Desktop.ini Editor v1.0

2. Place its folder where you want to keep it.

3. Add the program to your context menu for folders only.
Here I've used the venerable Context Edit (free):




Now you can comment your folders - and with this program applying the changes does update the Comments text properly.

 

Looks promising but not worth $40 for my needs.
Thanks,
Dan

 

Then see my post #19. Free. Took me more than an hour to find the right tool- implementation was quick.

Also there's a free version of XYplorer (last free).
XYplorer - XYplorerFree

 

Ok, I've succeeded in adding the ability to view folder parameters in the Details Pane- without any 3rd party tools, and now know how to extend what is accessible via the Details Pane. Many have asked about this from Win 7 on, but I've not seen a successful outcome so far for folders when I've been searching.

Here's the proof (1 simple registry modification):








For folders the content of
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory
PreviewDetails
is what allows such a change.

You can add a whole range of parameters as per
Customize Preview Details in Details Pane of File Explorer in Windows[/U][/URL]

System (Windows)

Viewing data is fine.
But there's a problem saving the change made in the Details Pane: At present if I try to SAVE the change I get:




Changing the comment as per my post #19 works- the comment is visible in
- the Detail Pane, the Comment column and the Info tip on hovering over the folder.
All are updated and consistent.

 

Yes, I saw the freebie version just after my comment to you.
I downloaded and installed it, and hope to test the "comment" issue using it.
Thanks, Dalchina!

FOLLOWUP remark: the COMMENT column worked just as you described - thanks, Dalchina!
Dan

Dan

 

You can still do it in File Explorer by using the details pane...

 

Yes, but not by default for folders. The options exposed in the details pane (and the Properties, Details sheet) are specified (separately) per file type in the registry.