5 Ways to Open File Explorer Folder Options

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/15/2023

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File Explorer folder options allow you to choose how File Explorer responds, what you can or can't view, and modify search settings. Here's how to access Folder Options for File Explorer.

You might even want to disable access to Folder Options later so others can't make changes to your settings.

The last step requires opening the Control Panel for Windows 10 users. Of course, you also need to know how to open File Explorer.

Video tutorial:

5 Ways to Open File Explorer Folder Options - File Explorer Ribbon

Open File Explorer and click on the square icon above Options.

5 Ways to Open File Explorer Folder Options - File Explorer Menu

Open File Explorer and click on File > Options in the top-left corner.

5 Ways to Open File Explorer Folder Options - Keyboard Shortcut

If your mouse is giving you problems, you can still access File Explorer Folder Options.

Press the Windows Key + E to open File Explorer.

Press Alt + V. Press Y, then O.

5 Ways to Open File Explorer Folder Options - Quick Access

Right-click on Quick Access in File Explorer. Click Options.

5 Ways to Open File Explorer Folder Options -

Open the Control Panel. Click on File Explorer Options

If you don't see File Explorer Options, change Category view to Large or Small icons.

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