Windows 10: Is it possible to make some Windows Explorer columns default?

Discus and support Is it possible to make some Windows Explorer columns default? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Currently when I open an Explorer window I get the columns (Name, Date, Type, and Size). I can right click the headers and choose More. I'm wondering... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/TFBone, Dec 27, 2023.

  1. /U/TFBONE
    /u/TFBone Win User

    Is it possible to make some Windows Explorer columns default?


    Currently when I open an Explorer window I get the columns (Name, Date, Type, and Size). I can right click the headers and choose More. I'm wondering if I can set other columns to show up on launch (set them as default).

    I also wonder if the Ribbon, (menu) on Explorer, can be customized like Office can? I'd like to add some options if it's possible.

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    /u/TFBone, Dec 27, 2023
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  2. DYAN REY
    Dyan Rey Win User

    Windows Explorer behaviour in the right pane - stop column jumping to the left

    Hello,

    Currently running applications on your PC may be one of the possible reasons why you're having this issue with your Windows Explorer. To better assist you, please answer the following:

    • Which specific build and version of Windows are you using? To check, please click this
      link.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • Is this happening to all files when selecting in columns?

    Changing the view on your Windows Explorer may help in troubleshooting the issue. We suggest that you check this
    link, this page contains instructions on how to change the column settings in
    Windows Explorer.
     
    Dyan Rey, Dec 27, 2023
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  3. LEWIS D. EIGEN
    Lewis D. Eigen Win User
    With the Windows File Explorer, is there any way of changing the default display window column widths?

    With the Windows File Explorer, is there any way of changing the default display window column widths?

    I have some files with very long names, and I always want to see the file extensions as well as the names. In the default Windows File Explorer, the first column listing the names of the files is too narrow for some of my file names with extensions. I
    can drag the right margin of the first column to the right and fix that, but the next time I open File Explorer, I have to do it again. I would like to set the column widths and have that be the default thereafter.
     
    Lewis D. Eigen, Dec 27, 2023
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  4. ERNIE SAN
    Ernie San Win User

    Is it possible to make some Windows Explorer columns default?

    why won't column headings in File Explorer (Windows 10) stay the way I set them??

    Hello,

    To resolve the issue with column heading on File Explorer, we suggest to follow the steps below:

    • Click on the View Tab.
    • Click Folder Options.

    • Click Apply to all folders.
    Keep us posted.

    Regards.
     
    Ernie San, Dec 27, 2023
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