Windows 10: How to re-arrange the order of files within a folder

Discus and support How to re-arrange the order of files within a folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a "Set List" folder with lyric files. I need to be able to arrange these files in any order I choose to match a set list. I see no way in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by TJ1-Dogpound, Jun 19, 2022.

  1. How to re-arrange the order of files within a folder


    I have a "Set List" folder with lyric files. I need to be able to arrange these files in any order I choose to match a set list. I see no way in Windows I can do this. This should be as simple as dragging a file to a different location within my lyrics folder. IS there any way to do this? If not this functionality should definitely be included in a future Windows update. Thanks.

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    TJ1-Dogpound, Jun 19, 2022
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  2. How to arrange files in an alphabetical order

    Hi Julie,

    Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you wish to arrange files in an alphabetical order.

    Let us try the following steps, and check if it helps.


    • Open the folder or library that you want to sort in the File Explorer.

    • Go to View
      on the top and expand the View ribbon by double clicking on it. Click Sort by, and then select Name, then click Ascending.

    Hope it helps.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with the issue. We are glad to assist you.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Jun 19, 2022
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  3. DaveM121 Win User
    Arranging files in order in a Folder

    Hi sjameszp

    Windows does not allow you to manually arrange files in the folder, the only way to ensure those files are in the correct order is to add a number to the beginning of the file name

    For example:

    01 Document.docx

    02 Document.docx

    03 Document.docx

    . . .Etc.
     
    DaveM121, Jun 19, 2022
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  4. How to re-arrange the order of files within a folder

    How to arrange files in an alphabetical order

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    Lady Blue #s, Jun 19, 2022
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