| Dear Computer Lady, | | | | if you are using the "Details" view, the heading across |
| I am using Windows XP Home Edition | | | | the top of the window are: Name, Size, Type, and |
| How can I set the file sequence and get it to always | | | | Date Modified. If you want to sort by name in |
| come up in that sequence? | | | | alphabetical order, click on the "Name" header and |
| When I access a folder, the folders and files are in | | | | your files will be sorted by name from A to Z. Click |
| oldest date sequence and I would like to have them | | | | on "Name" again, and the order will be reversed and |
| in Name sequence. | | | | they will be sorted from Z to A. The sort will always |
| Thanks! Sam | | | | list folders at the top, and files at the bottom (unless |
| Dear Sam, | | | | you reverse the sort, then folders will be at the |
| I too have a preference for how I want to view my | | | | bottom) |
| files. I like to have them sorted by name, and be in | | | | Click on "Size" and your files will be sorted from |
| the "details" view. This is how you would set that up. | | | | smallest to largest. |
| 1. First, you want to set up your files the way you | | | | If the view you are using does not have the |
| want them. Open a folder, (My Documents will work | | | | headings across the top, you can access them by |
| fine) by clicking on "Start" and then click on "My | | | | right clicking on a blank spot in the window, then |
| Documents" | | | | pointing to "Arrange Icons By" and then selecting |
| 2. Set up your desired view by clicking on "View" in | | | | your option. |
| the menu bar, then click on the view you want. I | | | | 4. Once you have your window set up the way you |
| prefer the "Details" view, but you can try the | | | | want it to be, you need to set this view to be the |
| different views until you find the one you like the | | | | default view for all your folders. Click on "Tools" in |
| best. Your options are: Thumbnails, Tiles, Icons, List, | | | | the menu bar, then click on "Options". |
| and Details. | | | | 5. In the Options window, click on the "View" tab. |
| 3. When you have your preferred view, the next | | | | 6. On the View page, click the button that says |
| step is to sort them. This is simple to do, just click on | | | | "Apply to All Folders". |
| the heading you want to sort them by. For example, | | | | 7. Click "OK" to save your changes. |