Windows 10: Is there any way to make the Preview Pane folder specific?

Is there any way to make the Preview Pane folder specific?


I would like to have folders remember whether or not I want the preview pane on or off...


For example, whenever I open a folder full of pictures, I always want the preview pane to be on, the icons to be large and arranged by date.


However, whenever I open a folder full of documents, I always want the preview pane to be off, and the icons to be "details" and arranged alphabetically.


I remember loving the way Windows XP use to work like this, I could turn the preview pane on or off, set the icon size and the way they sorted for a particular folder, and the next time I returned to that folder, it would remember how I had left it.


Hoping this feature is still there, I just need to be told how to enable it in Windows 10... and I don't mean how to turn the preview pane on and off, I'm talking about how to make each folder remember it's own preview on or off setting so I don't have to keep turning the pane on and off...


Because, it's a pain... ;-)


Thanks,

Alex

:)

 

preview/details pane in explorer

Hi,

Setting the Preview pane to show or hide in File Explorer will apply to all folders. If you wish to hide the Preview pane in File Explorer, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Open File Explorer.
• Tap on View tab.
• Click Preview Pane to view/hide it.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

Preview pane is not available while viewing the pictures

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.


To assist you better, I would like to know the file format of the image that you would like to see in preview pane.

If the preview pane doesn’t appear, I suggest you to follow the steps and check if that helps to resolve the issue.

• 
  Open the folder where the images are located.
  
• 
  Click on View option at the top and choose
  Preview pane.
  
• 
  Now you will be able to see the images on the Preview pane.
  

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Preview pane doesn't work in Windows 10

Hi RuthZekowski,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

1. Are you facing issue with all your files or any particular files?
   
2. Which version of Windows you are using?
   
3. Since when are you facing this issue?
   

The Preview pane shows the contents of certain files selected in File Explorer. For images, it is a thumbnail preview.

If you are unable to preview in File explorer, I suggest you to try the below steps.

1. Open a new File Explorer window and click the View tab from the ribbon toolbar.
   
2. Click Options, and then click Change folder and search options to open Folder Options dialog.
   
3. Check the Show preview handlers in preview pane box, and click/tap on OK.​
   
   
   

Please reply for all the required information to help you further.



Hope it helps.