What you need to know
- Files, a third-party file explorer on Windows 11, received an update recently that adds a new orientation option when using dual pane mode.
- The app can now display dual panes either horizontally or vertically.
- The update also adds a few other small features and a lengthy list of fixes.
As a seasoned analyst with years of experience in the tech industry, I find the latest update for the third-party file explorer “Files” quite intriguing. The ability to switch between horizontal and vertical dual pane mode is a game-changer, especially for those who prefer a more compact layout or are working on limited screen space.
The popular third-party file explorer called “Files” has been updated to offer greater flexibility in its dual pane mode. Now, instead of just displaying two panes side by side, you can also arrange them vertically or horizontally as per your preference. This update takes the app to version 3.6 and comes with various bug fixes and some additional features like an “Actions” menu added to the title bar.
As a devoted user, I appreciate the convenience of the dual-pane mode within Files. This feature divides my workspace into two distinct areas, much like the split screen in Microsoft Edge. The beauty of this dual-pane setup is that it eliminates the need to manage duplicate navigation elements or toggle between tabs, streamlining my file browsing experience.
Previously, when using the dual-pane view in Files, only files were displayed horizontally. This was more orientations than the default Windows 11 File Explorer provided by Microsoft, which lacks a dual-pane mode. While you can mimic a dual-pane layout by opening two separate instances of the File Explorer, it’s not as streamlined an option.
In the GitHub listing for the app, the app’s creator outlines the latest updates and bug fixes, including details about new features, on the releases page.
Files v3.6: What’s new
- Added support for changing the pane orientation in Dual Pane mode
- Added an “Actions” menu to the title bar
- Customize folder locations with unique background images
- Added localization for Malay
- Optimized sorting performance when loading large folders
- Moved the sidebar toggle button to the address toolbar
- Added a keyboard shortcut to toggle the toolbar visibility
Ctrl+Shift+B - Added a keyboard shortcut to move focus between panes in Dual Pane mode
Ctrl+Shift+Right - Added support for clicking links when previewing markdown files
- Added an action to toggle the dot files setting
Files v3.6: What’s fixed
- Fixed an issue where the tab title was empty when opening a folder in a new tab
- Fixed an issue where dragging or opening multiple items would use the wrong sort mode
- Fixed an issue where Run with PowerShell didn’t display a window
- Fixed an issue where the Home Page was opened when Files was launched with custom args
- Fixed an issue where changing the layout size didn’t work when adaptive layout was enabled
- Fixed an issue where quick search filtering wasn’t cleared when navigating to another folder
- Fixed an issue where non-cached windows sometimes had the wrong theme
- Fixed an issue where settings weren’t exported in the correct format
- Fixed an issue where double tap to rename was too sensitive
- Fixed an issue where hover to open was too sensitive
- Fixed an issue where the cursor wasn’t inline when resizing columns in the Details View
- Fixed an issue where online files were downloaded when loading tooltips
- Fixed an issue where navigation button had the wrong foreground in the disabled state
- Fixed an issue where arguments weren’t passed when running shortcuts as admin
- Fixed an issue with compressing and extracting archives on ARM64 devices
- Fixed an issue where a warning about WSL would display on startup
- Fixed the position of the “New item” flyout
- Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when updating Files
- Fixed a crash that would occur when entering invalid parameters via command line
- Fixed crash that would sometimes occur when adding items to the jumplist
- Fixed ArgumentNullException in DefaultSettingsSerializer.ReadFromFile
- Fixed ArgumentNullException in SortingHelper.OrderFileList
- Fixed ArgumentException in PinnedFoldersManager
- Fixed ArgumentException in PathNormalization.NormalizePath
- Fixed TypeInitializationException in UIHelpers
- Fixed DirectoryNotFoundException when pinning items to the start menu
- Fixed FileNotFoundException in Recycle Bin watcher
- Fixed NullReferenceException in DriveItem.LoadThumbnailAsync
- Fixed NullReferenceException in SystemTrayIcon.OnQuitClicked
- Fixed NullReferenceException in RecycleBinLocationItem.RefreshSpaceUsed
- Fixed NullReferenceException in DrivesWidgetViewModel.NavigateToPath
- Fixed InvalidOperationException in SideloadUpdateService.CheckForUpdatesAsync
- Fixed COMException in MainWindow.EnsureWindowIsInitialized
- Fixed COMException in SidebarItem.ItemGrid_Drop
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2024-08-09 19:09