Windows 10: Windows Explorer Default File Columns

Discus and support Windows Explorer Default File Columns in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Is there a way to change the default columns when viewing in Windows Explorer? Every time I create a new folder, especially for audio files, I have to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ActProf, Aug 8, 2019.

  1. ActProf Win User

    Windows Explorer Default File Columns


    Is there a way to change the default columns when viewing in Windows Explorer? Every time I create a new folder, especially for audio files, I have to change the configuration of what info I want to see. And sometimes Windows doesn't SAVE that configuration? I have tried using the View|Options|Apply to folders, but it doesn't change in ALL folders. It always defaults back to "#", "Title", "Contributing Artists" and "Album." The columns I prefer I would like for ALL folders, no matter what the content is.


    Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.


    Sharon

    :)
     
    ActProf, Aug 8, 2019
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    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
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    Lewis D. Eigen, Aug 8, 2019
    #2
  3. Ernie San Win User
    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, Aug 8, 2019
    #3
  4. Windows Explorer Default File Columns

    File Explorer Column Headings Keep Resetting

    Hi,

    To resolve the issue with File Explorer Column Headings, you may follow these steps below:

    • Click on View Tab.

    • Click
      Folder
      Options.

    • Click
      Apply to all folders.

    Keep us informed for further assistance.

    Regards.
     
    Joseph Ban, Aug 8, 2019
    #4
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