{"id":477967,"date":"2023-01-27T12:25:29","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T10:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=477967"},"modified":"2023-01-27T12:26:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T10:26:48","slug":"windows-11-getting-big-file-explorer-overhaul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/software\/477967-windows-11-getting-big-file-explorer-overhaul.html","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 getting big File Explorer overhaul"},"content":{"rendered":"

File Explorer in Windows 11 is set to get a big update this year, according to Windows Central’s Zac Bowden<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Microsoft will overhaul the app’s core areas with modern designs and additional features that support deeper integration with Microsoft 365 and OneDrive.<\/p>\n

Windows Central reported that it obtained internal mock-ups showing what the new File Explorer will look like.<\/p>\n

These showed that a redesigned header would feature a modern file directory box, a modern search box, and a home button.<\/p>\n

The current header buttons, including “New”, “Sort”, “View”, and the copy and paste buttons, will be moved into a file\/folder view just below the header.<\/p>\n

A new “Home” page appears to replace “Quick Access”, which gives an overview of pinned and recently accessed files.<\/p>\n

The Home page will feature deeper integration with Microsoft 365, with a “Recommended” section showing large thumbnails for files that Windows thinks you might want to open.<\/p>\n

The left-side navigation column is also getting a refresh, including rounded highlight buttons.<\/p>\n

The details pane will feature much more information at a glance \u2014 including email threads and recent comments about files shared via the cloud or attached in emails.<\/p>\n

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Updated File Explorer Home page. Credit: Windows Central\/Zac Bowden<\/p><\/div>\n

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Revamped File Explorer details pane. Credit: Windows Central\/Zac Bowden<\/p><\/div>\n

Finally, Microsoft is also developing a richer photo viewing experience with a Gallery area that will provide larger previews of images as users move their mouse cursor over the corresponding files.<\/p>\n

Bowden’s sources said Microsoft’s goal is to roll out the overhauled File Explorer by the end of 2023.<\/p>\n

Given that it will introduce some substantial changes, it is expected to ship with the operating system’s big “Moment” 23H2 update.<\/p>\n

It should release sometime in the US fall (South African Spring).<\/p>\n

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Now read: Most popular operating systems in South Africa<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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