Windows 10: In file explorer is there a way to custom organize? Or can you only sort by the default...

In file explorer is there a way to custom organize? Or can you only sort by the default options (name, type, size, etc)?

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Sorting with File Explorer.

I tried the method that was complicated (3rd option) but fell over in second step as I could not find any "apply to folder button"'.

However, the simple put *.* in search bar, then sort results windows by date does the trick. It is slightly cumbersome as I have to do that each time I am selecting files (to upload to sharepoint) but a lot less hassle than I was having to scroll up and down between sorted file block and sorted folder block.

Many thanks.

M.

 

Sort in File Explorer with Custom Values

I'll start off with I'm not an expert or anywhere close and could be missing something simple.

So I'm trying to sort my files (saved emails right now) based on my own custom values. I think if you edit the details in the properties on each file that might work, I don't think I'll have permission for this though. I think that might be the easiest
way, hopefully not the only way.

When I was trying to find a way to do this I found when updating the properties of an email you get a tab titled 'Custom'. I was hoping I could input text into the value and use a random name from the ones available. This works, but none of the many many
sort options displayed the value I inputted (there are tons of options for sorting, but none of them work with this custom tab).

Hopefully, there is a solution but if there isn't...The best solution I think could be added would be adding a section title 'Custom Column' at the bottom of the 'Sort By' for customized sorting.. thinking like excel, just input a value and it updates
on the file explorer window without going into properties.

So my main question is, how do I input custom values for files and sort those files based on those custom values in the file explorer?

Also side question, what is the 'Custom' Tab for in the file properties?

 

File Explorer default veiw setting Win 10 Pro

Hi Bob,

You can change the default settings of your File Explorer view. If you would like to sort it by Date, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Go to Start, type File Explorer.
• Select View located at the top of the address bar.
• Locate Sort by.
• Select Date.
• Choose between Ascending and Descending.
• Close the File Explorer and check back if the changes applied.

Let us know if you need anything else. We're here to help.