you’ve got the option to also set the template for any folder manually.

Here’s how to make it all happen.

The techniques in this article apply to Windows XP through Windows 10.

How to Customize Folder Views with Windows' Five Templates

The process is identical for customizing folders using each of the other four templates.

Open up File Explorer and find a folder you want to work with.

Ensure that the “Optimize this folder for” drop-down menu shows the right template.

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In our case, the Pictures template is selected, so we’re good to go.

When you’re done, click “OK.”

Now, you’re ready to customize the folder.

How you do this is entirely up to you.

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In older versions of Windows, this command was named “File and folder options.”

If it can’t, it will use the General Items template.

Its a shame that Microsoft never went any further with the idea after its initial implementation.

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It would be really great, for example, if we were able to create our own templates.

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