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The display duration tag on WindowsForum.com covers user inquiries about controlling how long certain interface elements remain visible in Windows. A common issue involves File Explorer's Details pane, where expanded comments for image files disappear after a few seconds despite adjusting notification dialog timeout settings. Users seek registry tweaks or other methods to extend or remove the display duration limit for tooltips and hover-over information. Discussions focus on Windows 10 and 11 behavior, exploring workarounds beyond standard Ease of Access settings to achieve persistent display of metadata and file details.
  1. Hwedhlor

    Windows 7 File Explorer Detail Comments won't display for more than 5 seconds

    When I right-click on a JPG file then select Properties/Details and hover the cursor over the right half of the Comments row the expanded comments won't display for longer than 5 seconds. I've already tried increasing the Control Panel/Ease of Access Center/Make it easier to focus on...
    • Hwedhlor
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    • comments configuration cursor details display duration ease of access file explorer hover duration image files notifications properties registry task management troubleshooting user experience user interface user preferences windows 10 windows issues windows settings
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support