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The apply to all folders tag covers a Windows File Explorer question about keeping customized Details views consistent across folders. The discussion focuses on the Options > View > Apply to All Folders command, including its requirement that folders share the same type. It examines why selected file details or columns may appear in some folders but not others, particularly when most folders contain documents. This page is relevant to troubleshooting inconsistent Explorer layouts, understanding how Windows classifies folder types, and determining why a view preference may not be applied uniformly. It may help users investigating folder view behavior and the limits of applying one customized layout across different folders.
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    Windows 11 Inconsistent View Details Shown Across Alike Folders in File Explorer.

    Good morning. I have customised what File Detail I want shown across "all folder's" as a View of the position. I did this via Options > View > Apply to All Folders and note the requirement/stipulation that they need to be of the same type. It is not clear if this simply means that folders need...