How to add "date modified" as a permanent option for sorting files in Windows?

As an IT administrator, you might have encountered a situation where you need to sort files by date modified in Windows. This is a common task and can be very helpful when organizing files or troubleshooting an issue. While Windows does have the ability to sort files by date modified, it’s not always a permanent option. This article will provide a step-by-step guide to adding date modified as a permanent sorting option in Windows.

To begin, open a Windows Explorer window by clicking on the Start Menu and selecting “Windows Explorer”. Once the window is open, navigate to the folder you want to sort by date modified. Once you’re in the folder you want to sort, right-click on the column headings at the top of the window and select “More…” from the drop-down menu. A new window will appear with a list of available columns.

Scroll down through the list and click on the checkbox next to “Date Modified”. This will add the “Date Modified” column to the top of the window. If you want to sort the files in descending order (most recent first), click on the “Descending” button. You can also click on the “Ascending” button if you want the oldest files to be first.

Once you have the files sorted by date modified, you can make the sorting option permanent. To do this, right-click on the column headings again and select “Choose Details”. This will open a new window with a list of available columns. Make sure the “Date Modified” column is checked, and then click on the “Apply” button. The sorting option will now be permanent for that folder.

You can also make date modified a permanent sorting option for all folders in Windows. To do this, open a Windows Explorer window and select “Tools” from the menu bar. Then select “Folder Options” from the menu. In the new window that appears, select the “View” tab. Under the “Advanced Settings” section, make sure the “Remember each folder’s view settings” checkbox is checked. Then click on the “Apply” button.

Now when you open a folder, the “Date Modified” column will be visible, and the files will be sorted by date modified. This will save you time and make organizing files much easier.

In conclusion, adding date modified as a permanent sorting option in Windows is a simple process that can save you time and make organizing files much easier. All you have to do is right-click on the column headings and select “More…” or “Choose Details”. Then check the “Date Modified” column, and click on the “Apply” button. To make the sorting option permanent for all folders, select “Tools” from the menu bar and then “Folder Options” from the menu. Check the “Remember each folder’s view settings” checkbox and click on the “Apply” button. Now you can sort files by date modified with a few clicks of the mouse.