Columns in Windows Explorer


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7
       #1

    Columns in Windows Explorer


    Is it possible to make the columns I choose to view stay put in Windows 7 Windows Explorer? I've tried turning the library view off. I still get a narrow view in the right pane showing the libraries and a huge preview pane. I want to expand the first column to show my selections, e.g. file type, date, etc., then stay put. I drag the little line out each time expanding my file view/details pane, but each time it pops back to the narrow library view. Thanks in advance.
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  2. Posts : 3,141
    Vista Ult 64 bit Seven Ult RTM x64
       #2

    Hello Sophor,

    Welcome to 7 Forums.

    I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to do. Could you post a snip or two to show me what it is you mean. Info here on posting snips and how to use snipping tool if needed. A Preferred Method of Uploading/Posting Screen Shots

    Gary
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hello,

    Thanks for responding to my post. When I open Windows Explorer I see what's shown in capture 1. I want it to stay like capture 2 with the details pane expanded. How can I make that my default view when opening Windows Explorer?

    Also, and maybe I should make a new topic for this, but I've noticed that folders I create on my desktop with shortcuts open to Windows Explorer, as opposed to a window on my desktop simply showing the shortcut icons. Not a huge problem, but it would be nice to revert to the old behavior for some folders.

    sophor
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Columns in Windows Explorer-capture1.png   Columns in Windows Explorer-capture2.png  
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  4. Posts : 26
    Windows 7/2008
       #4

    Go to View > Choose details...

    There you can set the column widths.

    Additionnaly you can hit CTRL-+ (numpad plus) to auto expand the columns. Not sure about a laptop without a numpad, but i'd sure like to know :)

    Check these out:
    Keyboard Shortcuts - When You Can't or Don't Want to Use a Mouse Here are Ways to Use Your Keyboard
    http://www.onecomputerguy.com/explor...tm#right_panel

    and while on the topic of keyboard shortcuts, this one i can't live without - ALT-D when using a browser! (F6 too, but alt-D is easier when you type without looking)
    Last edited by PolishPaul; 07 Dec 2009 at 07:31. Reason: added link
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  5. Posts : 1
    64
       #5

    The above post didn't help me much. I finally found what I need, which I believe is the same issue you had.

    Set the view to the way you prefer. Then go to Organize-->Folder and serch options-->View-->Apply to all folders. The settings you had will then apply to all folders. Even when you close and reopen explorer.

    Windows Explorer Columns - Change Width
    Last edited by Brink; 12 Nov 2010 at 00:10. Reason: added link
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  6. Posts : 2,578
    Vista 64 bit and 32 bit (SP2)
       #6

    In the Vista Windows Explorer you only have the option to custom set the column widths when you're in the Details View. Isn't that also true in Windows 7?
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