Sort windows explorer files and folders in groups
Filed in Windows xp on Dec.30, 2006. Email This article to a Friend
- Start Windows explorer (Keyboard shortcut: Start + E)
- Right click with mouse inside a folder you want to sort.
- Go to "Arrange Icons By"
- Select "Show in groups"

- Now you can sort your files and folders by changing "Arrange By Icons"
- Name
- Size
- Type
- Modified
- See picture below to see how files are sorted in groups by name

How to apply and save your folder customization to all of your folders
- Go to "Tools" menu in windows explorer
- Select "Folder options..."
- Select "View" tab
- In "Folders view" window, press "Apply to all folders" button.





