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The character sequence tag covers discussions about how Windows File Explorer sorts files and folders by non-alphanumeric characters. Users have observed that the sort order differs between folders and files, with certain characters like apostrophe and hyphen appearing at the top for folders but not for files. Adding extra characters to folder names can also unexpectedly change their sort position. These observations highlight inconsistencies in Windows sorting behavior that may affect file organization and troubleshooting.
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    Windows 10 Windows sort order messed up??

    in File Explorer in a separate folder: create 22 folders and 23 txt files name each txt file with a single valid non-alphanumeric ascii character !#$%&(),.'-;@[]^_`{}~+= name each folder with a single valid non-alphanumeric ascii character '-!#$%&(),;@[]^_`{}~+= . is not valid for folders I...
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    • ascii character sequence file explorer file management folders microsoft non-alphanumeric sorting storage system behavior tech discussion text file ui bug user experience windows windows 10 windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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