Windows XP file views

Change The File View in Windows XP

Article by Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Windows XP allows you, the user, various options for viewing the files in any folder.

It is almost as if Windows XP is trying to be all things to all people.

There are times when I would like a list of files and other times just a small thumbnail is required...

To achieve the look you want you can use the "Views" Icon on the main folder toolbar. When it is clicked you are given a list of 5 options as in the following screenshot:

The following screenshot shows my files being displayed using the "Tiles" option:

By experimenting with the 5 different display options available, you will become familiar with which option you require for the task you are working on at any given time.

The other way to access to access the 5 options is from the Menu Toolbar as in the screenshot below:

A really nice aspect of folders under Windows XP is that the operating system will actually remember the option you last choose for that particular folder. So every folder can be set to view all your files the way you need to.

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