It's easy to customise the way that folders are displayed.
The way that Windows Explorer displays your files and folders can be tweaked in a variety of ways, from the sorting method to the thumbnails and icons used to represent different file types. Some of the on-screen windows (such as the details pane) can be toggled on and off via the Organise/ Layout menu, while a more detailed set of options can be accessed by selecting Organise/ Folder and search options. It’s possible to show hidden files, display full folder paths, and hide file extensions, for example.
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