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    Multiple lines in the Win11 Explorer file name

    by bluenite1 ·

    Is there any way to get the whole filename to appear in WinExplorer instead of 1-2 lines with dots? It does show the full name when clicked, but I would like to do this for inactive files as well – all files. Is there any advice for this, for example by editing the Registry? Or some small sw fot this?
    Thanks for the tip.
    Peter

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      Reply To: Multiple lines in the Win11 Explorer file name

      by birdmantd ·

      In reply to Multiple lines in the Win11 Explorer file name

      Honestly, there has always been a limit on how much information can be displayed on a file name. This goes back for decades when memory was so expensive and was a premium. I just don’t see how it can be forced to show characters beyond the current limit, short of writing a custom, brand-new operating system. Most modern programming languages are based on systems written/designed over 50 years ago. Technology evolves over time and memory has become dirt cheap, but some traditions don’t change overnight. Back when I had my first Apple II computer in 1977, file names were limited to 8 characters and memory was measured by the kilobyte.

      Don’t forget that a current Timex or Casio digital watch has exponentially more memory/computing power than the first US space shuttle.

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      Outside of Comments in WFE (Windows File Explorer)

      by rproffitt ·

      In reply to Multiple lines in the Win11 Explorer file name

      I see a great rundown of alternatives at https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/v40xgu/how_to_edit_and_use_tags_and_metadata_for_folders/

      But the filename has limits so the tag or comment will have to go elsewhere.

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      What level of detail is displayed in full-screen mode?

      by Wizard57M-TR ·

      In reply to Multiple lines in the Win11 Explorer file name

      For files with longer names, I’ve found I can maximize the File Explorer window and see most details.

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      Showing Full Filenames in Windows 11 Explorer

      by dwestbrook383 ·

      In reply to Multiple lines in the Win11 Explorer file name

      Hi Peter,

      Unfortunately, Windows Explorer doesn’t natively support displaying long filenames on multiple lines. However, you can try these options:

      Use Details View: Switch to “Details” view for full filenames in the Name column.
      Third-Party File Managers: Tools like Directory Opus or XYplorer might offer the flexibility you’re looking for.
      Registry Tweaks: No direct registry edit exists for multiline filenames, but increasing display sizes might help.

      Let me know if you need more info!

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