Windows 10: Why do files with dashes sort strangely on windows 10?

Discus and support Why do files with dashes sort strangely on windows 10? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Can you explain the logic behind filename sorting on Windows 10 Pro Build 1809? The - character seems to be the most problematic as you can see -, -_... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Jonathan Rys, Dec 15, 2019.

  1. Why do files with dashes sort strangely on windows 10?


    Can you explain the logic behind filename sorting on Windows 10 Pro Build 1809?


    The - character seems to be the most problematic as you can see -, -_ and -a have quite a few other letters between them. Also, a-_bc should come between a-_abc and a_bc I would think. And I don't like how -, (2) comes before -, but that is a different issue.


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    Jonathan Rys, Dec 15, 2019
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Dec 15, 2019
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  3. cereberus Win User
    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.
     
    cereberus, Dec 15, 2019
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  4. Why do files with dashes sort strangely on windows 10?

    sorting jpg files

    Hi

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Could you let us know, are you trying to sort in files in Explorer or Photos app?

    If you are sorting in explorer, follow the steps mentioned below.

    1. Open the folder in which files are stored.
    2. Right click on empty space of window.
    3. Select Sort by and click on
      Type
      .

    If you are trying to sort in Photos app by extension, we would suggest you to provide your feedback in
    Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app
    as there is no option available to sort by extension in the app. However you can sort by Modified, Newest, Oldest, and Alphabetical.

    If you want to look only for the files with .jpg extension in photos app, you may type
    *.jpg in the search bar.

    Hope it helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking Yes or No.

    Manjunath H

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Manjunath_H, Dec 15, 2019
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