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Choose and configure file views

File views change how the same files are arranged in an Explorer tab. Choose a view for the task at hand, then adjust its visible properties and presentation without changing the files themselves.

File viewBest for
DetailsComparing files across sortable property columns
GridBrowsing visual previews, notes, and property captions
ColumnsFollowing a folder branch without repeatedly replacing the current path
BoardsMoving files through option-based properties such as Status
CalendarSeeing and rescheduling files by a date property

Open Configure view in the toolbar to switch file views or change the active view. See Configure a file view for the shared controls.

Sorting, filtering, and grouping narrow or reorder the files supplied to a file view. They are configured separately; start with Find and narrow files.

Learn each file view