Windows 10: Win 11 File Explorer - preview pane on top above thumbnails like in previous Windows?

Discus and support Win 11 File Explorer - preview pane on top above thumbnails like in previous Windows? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi all,In every version of Windows before now, there's been a view in Explorer that put image thumbnails in a scrolling row across the bottom of the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Bmuse221, Feb 22, 2022.

  1. BMUSE221
    Bmuse221 Win User

    Win 11 File Explorer - preview pane on top above thumbnails like in previous Windows?


    Hi all,In every version of Windows before now, there's been a view in Explorer that put image thumbnails in a scrolling row across the bottom of the Explorer window, with a large preview pane above. This was usually enabled when a folder's Custom setting was Pictures.I still see the Pictures custom folder setting in Windows 11, but the preview pane is still on the right. I can't find any View option or setting to put the preview pane on top.Is this still possible? And how do I enable it?I want to arrow through images and see enough detail in a preview to make decisions. And I don't want to hav

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    Bmuse221, Feb 22, 2022
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  2. MICHAEL GALL
    Michael Gall Win User

    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.
     
    Michael Gall, Feb 22, 2022
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  3. MITHIN_EJ
    Mithin_EJ Win User
    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.
     
    Mithin_EJ, Feb 22, 2022
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  4. MARK AND DEBBYSMITH
    Mark and DebbySmith Win User

    Win 11 File Explorer - preview pane on top above thumbnails like in previous Windows?

    preview pane and thumbnails

    In File Explorer, when I search through folders, some jpg files show as thumbnails, some as icons. Some show up in preview pane, some don't. there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason or consistency to it. Please don't simply instruct me to select thumbnails
    or preview pane in the view tab, because I've already explained that there's no consistency to it.
     
    Mark and DebbySmith, Feb 22, 2022
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