Windows 7 Forums


Windows 7: Get folder to go at the end of folder listing (when sorted)

16 Mar 2012   #1

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 
Get folder to go at the end of folder listing (when sorted)

Hi,

I frequently use a folder name "Other" to group files that don't fit in any other folder. The problem here is that this folder falls somewhere in the middle of the rest of the folders when I sort alphabetically (which isn't very pretty). Would it be possible to get this folder after the rest of the folders?



Presumably, I'd to have to find a character that comes after "z". Whatever ordering Windows uses, it isn't the Ascii table that many people refer to. If anyone knows this, please let me know!
My System SpecsSystem Spec

16 Mar 2012   #2

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Scotland
 
 

Putting a $ (dollar) sign in front of the name puts the alphabetical order to the top.

Would that help ?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
16 Mar 2012   #3

Windows 7 64 bit
 
 

What about Z_Others ??
My System SpecsSystem Spec
.


16 Mar 2012   #4

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Quote:
Putting a $ (dollar) sign in front of the name puts the alphabetical order to the top.

Would that help ?
I'm already using ".Others", which also puts the folder to the top. It works, but I prefer it to go to the bottom

Quote:
What about Z_Others ??
I see what you mean, but that will put the folder in front of every folder starting with a "Z".
My System SpecsSystem Spec
16 Mar 2012   #5

Windows 7 64 bit
 
 

Have a look here:

Organising files/folders.

There are some links in post #5 you may find useful
My System SpecsSystem Spec
16 Mar 2012   #6

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Quote:
There are some links in post #5 you may find useful
Thank you! The 'disable auto arrange' option is very useful. The only thing I'm concerned about is how permanent it is, i.e. where is the information stored? If I remove the temp files, will the sorting data be gone? If this information is stored in a specific file it would be useful to make a backup of it so I can easily restore.

I might go with this solution but I haven't ruled out the alphabetic method. So if anyone knows characters that come after "z", or is sure none exist, please let me know...
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

 Get folder to go at the end of folder listing (when sorted) problems?



Thread Tools



Similar help and support threads for: Get folder to go at the end of folder listing (when sorted)
Thread Forum
Solved Bulk Change All Folder Icons in Single Folder or Folder Type Customization
Songs in WMP are not listing alphabetically, Sorted by Artist Music, Pictures & Video
Issue moving VLC .mkv media files from folder to folder, Error Reportd Music, Pictures & Video
Solved I lost my limited user account folder icon in Users folder. General Discussion
Perm. Folder options.. file listing/columns changes. General Discussion


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:30 AM.


Seven Forums Android App Seven Forums IOS App Follow us on Facebook

Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
  

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32