Solved Can I copy Explorer column headings from 1 folder to another, not all?

wgfbean

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Is there a way to "save/template" the columns in Explorer? For example I have several folders with video content. In each folder when I explore I want to see specific column headings e.g. Type, Size, Length, Frame rate, Video tracks, etc. The list is long and it's a pain to set them up each time.

I don't want to save the desired column headings to ALL folders, just specific ones. Would be nice if Windows had a way for you to save named column templates to accomplish this.

Anyone have a clever alternative?
 

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Hello wgfbean, and welcome to Seven Forums. :-)

If you like, you could apply them to all folders that only use the same template (ex: "Videos").

:ar: Folder View - Apply to Folders
 

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Fantastic! I had alway assumed (bad idea) that "Apply to Folders" would change every folder. After reading the info you pointed out now I understand.

Thank you very much. :D
 

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You're most welcome.
 

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PC/Desktop
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OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
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Integrated
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2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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2560x1440
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1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
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Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
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Thermaltake Core P3
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Corsair Hydro H115i
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Logitech wireless K800
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