How do I turn off the top pane in Windows 10

Old Dog · 07 Jul 2017

I have the preview and details panels turned off, and I also HAD this one turned off, but I accidentally changed something when I was trying to drag the folder.
I've spend the past half hour clicking on everything I can possibly think of, and i'm out of ideas.
And no web search is helping.

When I first did the install I easily found it, but now I just don't get it.

Caledon Ken · 07 Jul 2017

Hi Old Dog. Welcome to the TenForums @Old Dog

Do you see the question mark, upper right. Click on the little arrow head to the left of it.

This thing is called the "Ribbon"

Ken

Brink · 07 Jul 2017

Hello Old Dog, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

In addition: Hide or Show File Explorer Ribbon in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

Old Dog · 07 Jul 2017

Caledon Ken said:

Hi Old Dog. Welcome to the TenForums @Old Dog

Do you see the question mark, upper right. Click on the little arrow head to the left of it.

This thing is called the "Ribbon"

Ken

omg that is so ridiculously simple, lol.

bigger question is why hide it there though. ugh.

Old Dog · 07 Jul 2017

Brink said:

Hello Old Dog, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

In addition: Hide or Show File Explorer Ribbon in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

I like that registry edit to keep it turned off. Very nice!

Old Dog · 07 Jul 2017

the strange part of this is that I was trying to drag and resize the folder from the upper left corner when I turned that back on.
I don't really understand how that could have happened.
But anyway thanks for the help guys, much appreciated!

Brink · 07 Jul 2017

Glad we could help. :)

Caledon Ken · 07 Jul 2017

I myself like the ribbon. You were in the "View" tab. In the "Home" tab there are a number of functions like copy, move, rename, new folder.

Of course this Ribbon is a carry over from Office and that is what I use so I guess it just feels like Home.

You got two solutions. Lucky day. Have a good one.

Ken