Windows 10: Win 10 and Alphabetical Arrangement of Files in Explorer

Discus and support Win 10 and Alphabetical Arrangement of Files in Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I just recently noticed in my Documents Folder that the files are arranged alphabetically rather than 'by use', which is what I prefer. I tried... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Nathanlenz, Jul 7, 2020.

  1. Win 10 and Alphabetical Arrangement of Files in Explorer


    I just recently noticed in my Documents Folder that the files are arranged alphabetically rather than 'by use', which is what I prefer.


    I tried manually moving my New Book Stuff file to the top of the list and Explorer would not allow me to do so.


    I looked around for recommendations, and the most popular one is to disable Auto-Arrange, but, as you can see from the second image, I no longer have that option. I would also prefer not to have to edit the registry, as I've seen on some sites as a sort of 'last resort' thing. I'd also prefer not to have to rename the file or remove any of the other files.


    I'm thinking this happened during the last update. Any helpful hints or suggestions will be appreciated.


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    :)
     
    Nathanlenz, Jul 7, 2020
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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, Jul 7, 2020
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  3. How to arrange files in an alphabetical order

    This did not work!
     
    Lady Blue #s, Jul 7, 2020
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  4. Win 10 and Alphabetical Arrangement of Files in Explorer

    When saving a file, folders and files are not listed alphabetically

    Although my files and folders are set to list "by name", ie alphabetically and do in file explorer, when I go to save a document the folders in the "Save As" box are not alphabetical and neither are the files in the folders in the Save As box. They are
    also not listed by date created or modified; not sure what the listing is following though it's consistent. When I open File Explorer all folders and the files within them are arranged alphabetically but when I go to save a file they are not. This did not
    happen with Windows 8.0 but since I went to Windows 10 it has been a problem. Any help in correcting this in the Save As view would be very much appreciated.
     
    StevenJarrett2155, Jul 7, 2020
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