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| | Sorting by file name Are there choices as to how to sort files in a folder? If so, how do I make choices? Generally, I like Windows to sort files within a folder by file name automatically. I thought this was happening while arrangint pictures in the PICTURES folders. Then the auto sort stopped, for no reason I know. As a default, I would still like to sort by file name. Help, please. -- Grumpy Goose |
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| | Re: Sorting by file name On Thu, 31 May 2007 19:48:01 -0700, Grumpy Old Man <grumpygoose@limbo.net> wrote: >Are there choices as to how to sort files in a folder? >If so, how do I make choices? >Generally, I like Windows to sort files within a folder by file name >automatically. I thought this was happening while arrangint pictures in the >PICTURES folders. Then the auto sort stopped, for no reason I know. >As a default, I would still like to sort by file name. >Help, please. View Arrange Icons By <your choice> If the direction is wrong, do <your choice> a second time. There is also a few "tick" options under View, Like "Auto Arrange", Align to Grid. I usually use "Auto Arrange, so new items find their proper place . To make the order stick, View Refresh (Or Press F5 ) after you get it the way you like. If you view in "Details" view, you can click the column heading: A tiny arrow will appear to indicate the active column and sort direction. Steve |
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| | RE: Sorting by file name Thanks for your help HOWEVER I think I omitted vital information I forgot to tell you I just "upgraded" to VISTA and I have been unable to find anything comparable to the "view" commands of XP When I click View in VISTA all I get are Icon size choices. At least I have not found any sort function. Thanks again. Can you help me with VISTA -- Grumpy Goose "Grumpy Old Man" wrote: > Are there choices as to how to sort files in a folder? > If so, how do I make choices? > Generally, I like Windows to sort files within a folder by file name > automatically. I thought this was happening while arrangint pictures in the > PICTURES folders. Then the auto sort stopped, for no reason I know. > As a default, I would still like to sort by file name. > Help, please. > -- > Grumpy Goose |
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| | RE: Sorting by file name Thanks I fear I misled you by omitting to say I recently "upgrded" to VISTA. I have not found a sort function in View in VISTA. Am I missing something? Can you tell me how I choose the sort mode in VISTA. Thanks again -- Grumpy Goose "Grumpy Old Man" wrote: > Are there choices as to how to sort files in a folder? > If so, how do I make choices? > Generally, I like Windows to sort files within a folder by file name > automatically. I thought this was happening while arrangint pictures in the > PICTURES folders. Then the auto sort stopped, for no reason I know. > As a default, I would still like to sort by file name. > Help, please. > -- > Grumpy Goose |
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| | Re: Sorting by file name Grumpy Goose, You can still use DIRCMD /o/p to arrange files in alphabetical order at the Command prompt. Click Start, right click Computer, select Properties, Select Advanced System Settings, Click Environment Variables button, Under User Variables For .......... Click New, Type DIRCMD for Variable Name, Type /o/p for Variable Value. OK back out to the Desktop. Reboot. -- Jerry One thing money can't buy, The wagging tail of a dog. "Grumpy Old Man" <grumpygoose@limbo.net> wrote in message news:09B5A39B-7886-4645-AE43-E0D7011261AA@microsoft.com... > Are there choices as to how to sort files in a folder? > If so, how do I make choices? > Generally, I like Windows to sort files within a folder by file name > automatically. I thought this was happening while arrangint pictures in > the > PICTURES folders. Then the auto sort stopped, for no reason I know. > As a default, I would still like to sort by file name. > Help, please. > -- > Grumpy Goose |
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| | Re: Sorting by file name On Thu, 31 May 2007 22:17:05 -0700, Grumpy Old Man wrote: > Thanks > I fear I misled you by omitting to say I recently "upgrded" to VISTA. > I have not found a sort function in View in VISTA. > Am I missing something? > Can you tell me how I choose the sort mode in VISTA. > Thanks again and > I have been unable to > find anything comparable to the "view" commands of XP > When I click View in VISTA all I get are Icon size choices. At least I have > not found any sort function. Right click in the area where the files are listed to get the familiar view options. OR (and this is what I do), press Alt to uncover the old menu bar (File, Edit, etc) and click on View to select your preferred viewing mode. -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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