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    Apply Folder View to All Folders of Same Type in Windows 10

    Apply Folder View to All Folders of Same Type in Windows 10

    How to Apply a Folder's View to All Folders of Same Template Type in Windows 10
    Published by Category: Customization
    09 Dec 2020
    Designer Media Ltd

    How to Apply a Folder's View to All Folders of Same Template Type in Windows 10


    While browsing folders in File Explorer, you can apply the view settings of the current folder to all folders on your PC that are optimized for the same folder template type.

    For example, the Pictures folder opened from This PC is optimized for picture files (Pictures template) by default. If you open this folder and change the view layout to Medium icons, you can apply the Medium icons view to every folder that's optimized for pictures.

    This tutorial will show you how to use 'Apply to Folders' to apply a folder's view to all folders optimized with the same folder template for your account in Windows 10.



    Here's How:

    1 In File Explorer (Win=E), open the folder (ex: Pictures) that you want to apply to folders optimized of the same template type.

    2 Customize this folder's layout, column width, sort by, and group by view to how you like.

    3 When finished, open Folder Options from within this same folder. (see screenshot below)

    Apply Folder View to All Folders of Same Type in Windows 10-apply_to_folders-1.png

    4 In Folder Options, click/tap on the View tab, and click/tap on Apply to Folders. (see screenshot below)

    If you opened File Explorer Options (aka: Folder Options) from the Control Panel instead, Apply to Folders will be grayed out.

    If you have This PC or a library open, Apply to Folders will be grayed out.

    Apply Folder View to All Folders of Same Type in Windows 10-apply_to_folders-2.png

    5 Click/tap on Yes to confirm. (see screenshot below)

    Apply Folder View to All Folders of Same Type in Windows 10-apply_to_folders-3.png

    6 Click/tap on OK in Folder Options. (see screenshot below step 4)


    That's it,
    Shawn






  1. Posts : 373
    Windows 10 Home 21H2
       #1

    Brink said:
    You will not be able to use Apply to Folders while viewing libraries or This PC

    I respectfully suggest that "or This PC" should be removed

    AFAIK, the instructions apply to any folder under "This PC", including other partitions, and any external drives that are currently attached. Or maybe I've accidentally wiped all permissions

    Or maybe my "This PC" is different from other people.
    .
    Last edited by OldGrantonian; 04 May 2018 at 06:43.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 68,653
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Hello OldGrantonian, :)

    Sorry for the confusion. It was meant to let folks know that "Apply to Folders" would be grayed out if you have a library or This PC open.

    I have reworded it in the tutorial to help.
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 373
    Windows 10 Home 21H2
       #3

    Hi Shawn, thanks for your response :)

    Shawn said:
    If you have This PC or a library open, Apply to Folders will be grayed out.

    I'm sorry - I don't understand what you mean by that. I can't suggest any alternative text, because I don't know what you're trying to say :)

    After some trial-and-error, I now know how to change folder options. Procedure 1 below shows my initial failed attempt, which caused me to visit this tutorial. Procedure 2 shows how I succeeded in changing folder options.

    Procedure 1:
    - Click Libraries > Pictures
    - Click View tab > Options
    - In Folder Options, Click View tab
    - "Apply to Folders" is disabled

    Procedure 2:
    - Click This PC > Pictures
    - Click View tab > Options
    - In Folder Options, Click View tab
    - "Apply to Folders" is enabled
    Last edited by OldGrantonian; 05 May 2018 at 01:48.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 68,653
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Basically:

    This PC < Pictures is having the Pictures folder open instead directly from "This PC".

    This below is what I meant that "Apply to Folders" is grayed out.

    - Click This PC
    - Click View tab < Options
    - In Folder Options, Click View tab
    - "Apply to Folders" is disabled
      My Computers


  5. Posts : 373
    Windows 10 Home 21H2
       #5

    Shawn said:
    - Click This PC
    - Click View tab < Options
    - In Folder Options, Click View tab
    - "Apply to Folders" is disabled

    In my case, it's enabled :)



    Apply Folder View to All Folders of Same Type in Windows 10-thispc_folderoptions.png
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 68,653
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Odd. It's still disabled for me as should be.

    Apply Folder View to All Folders of Same Type in Windows 10-this_pc.jpg
      My Computers


  7. Posts : 10,929
    Win10 x64
       #7

    Disabled here too. I just checked it.

    Attachment 187403
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 56,806
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
       #8

    To add to the mystery....a shot just like what Shawn did. This PC open, and still available....

    Apply Folder View to All Folders of Same Type in Windows 10-2018-05-04_17h23_56.png
      My Computers


  9. Posts : 68,653
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #9

    It looks like you opened Folder Options from within the Documents folder instead of This PC though.
      My Computers


 

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