How to use File Explorer tabs on Windows 11

Your computer should now have the October Small Update Windows 11 2022 Update is biggerIf you are using Windows 11 It now offers tabbed browsing in File Explorer, a long-awaited and much-appreciated feature. To open multiple folders, you don’t have to keep separate windows open!

Is it necessary to do so? No. Are heated car seats required? No. However, once you begin using File Explorer tabs, it will be hard to give them up.

They are very simple. File Explorer tabs work in the same way as browser tabs. It’s a compact way to navigate backwards and forwards without having to open another window. You’re probably familiar with File Explorer. This allows you to open a folder and use Copy or Cut to move files between folders. Then, navigate through the file hierarchy to find the folder. This is a pain. This is a pain.

This is the whole purpose of a tabbed file browser: open one folder or drive in one tab and the target folder/drive in another. You can then go back and forth, and ensure that the correct files are copied into the correct folders. You can also open any other File Explorer tabs you like. It’s that simple.

How to get started using File Explorer Tabs

File Explorer tabs are part of the File Explorer interface, provided that you have an updated copy Windows. To be certain, you can check Windows Update in Windows 11 Settings.

To open a tab, simply click on the little “+” button at the tab’s top. There he was! A new tab opens. There seems no limit on how many tabs you can open.

To close the tab click the small “X”, located in the upper right corner of the tab.

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To aid in navigation, tabs can be draggable within the File Explorer interface. You cannot drag the tab from the current window to create a new File Explorer window. You can’t drag a folder to the navigation bar to create new tabs. (If you are). WantsMicrosoft will add these features, remember that Add your request to the Feedback CenterWindows 10 or Windows 11).

Remember the tabs in File Explorer? NotPart of Windows 11 Update 2022 (22H2)– These were added as part a separate, later update. It’s part of Microsoft’s new “Moments” strategy to add new features at unexpected moments. If you haven’t seen them before, it’s okay. It’s worth it to start using them now that you know!