Changing Default Windows File Explorer Sorting

Summary

Instructions for changing default file sorting in Windows File Explorer.

Body

Issue/Question

How do I change the default sort settings for all folders?

Environment

  • Windows

Resolution

  1. Open a folder and sort it the way you would like for all folders to display.
  2. Choose View.
  3. Select Options.
  4. Choose the View tab.
  5. Select Apply to Folders.

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Details

Details

Article ID: 272
Created
Thu 7/31/14 10:30 AM
Modified
Tue 5/5/26 10:55 AM

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