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The file metadata tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussions about inspecting and comparing the metadata attached to files in Windows. A recent thread walks through using File Explorer's Details pane in Windows 11 and Windows 10 to view a selected file's size, dates, dimensions, authors, tags, document details, and media information without opening it, including the Alt + Shift + P shortcut and the View menu paths for each version. The focus is practical: checking properties before deciding which copy of a file to keep, and understanding how metadata display differs across supported Windows releases.
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    Compare File Metadata in Windows 11 and 10 Using File Explorer’s Details Pane

    File Explorer’s Details pane lets you inspect the metadata of one selected file without opening it. In Windows 11, select View > Show > Details pane; in Windows 10, select the View tab and then Details pane. You can also press Alt + Shift + P in either version to show or hide it. Use the pane to...