Microsoft Windows: Add fields to the Details view

You can add other columns, such as Comments, Description, Category, and many others to the Details view of the files contained in Windows XP folders. Doing so provides you with customized information about each of the files on your hard drive.

1. Open the folder of your choice (in Detail view) and then right-click on the column header of the files list.
2. Select one of the alternate fields listed (these vary depending on the folder you’ve selected), or select More.
3. In the Choose Details dialog box, you can reorganize the order of column headers, specify column widths, and add columns to display details for the files in the folder you’ve chosen.

If you have any questions regarding this tip or need help implementing it in your own projects, contact Ranelle Maltas, Application Support Associate, at 472-0585 or e-mail at rmaltas2@unl.edu.