Vista - cannot add tags to files

My files and folders system has descended into deeper and deeper chaos since I started using Vista, so I decided to tag my word files. But the help instructions refer to, and illustrate, something called a "details pane" which I cannot find. I know it's a problem because I've been up all night with various forums, but none of their solutions work.


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jofoster wrote:In windows explorer look on the left side of the window, near the
top...click organize > layout. Here you can activate the menu bar, the
navigation pane, the preview pane and the details pane. If you don't
have this, then you have a problem that goes above my pay grade.

Dave T.