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The open dialog, also known as the open/save file dialog in Windows, is a common point of frustration for users who want consistent behavior across applications. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover issues like unwanted grouping by time in Windows 11, customizing the navigation pane via registry edits, and folders not appearing in the dialog even though they show in File Explorer. Users also seek ways to remember frequently used folders and to set a default sort order, such as by date, that persists across programs like Excel. These topics highlight the need for better control and customization of the open dialog to match individual workflow preferences.
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    I want Windows 11 file dialogue without grouping by time.

    The windows 11 open/save file dialogue groups by time. As in Today, Yesterday, Last week. I want it to never ever ever do that. Note: I'm not talking about the view in folders in explorer, I said the open/save dialogue. As in File->Open. I know how to do it in explorer folders, how do I do...
    • bog
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    • customization file dialogs file management grouping open dialog permanent changes save dialog user experience windows 11
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Open/Save dialog navigation pane (Registry locations)

    I've been at this for hours and hours to not much avail so I'm hoping there's a registry expert out there somewhere. With the help of some freeware and registry edits I have managed to remove all the original locations in the file explorer navigation pane and added and sorted my own. The file...
    • Waddax
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    • clsid custom items duplicate file explorer file management navigation pane open dialog registry save dialog windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 7 You discover something new every day!

    Hi everyone! Well it's bothered me for a long time that when I want to load a file into some program for an ongoing project I have to navigate through, Desktop\Computer\Drive D:\Parent Folder\job folder\category folder and finely to the file I want, even though I've been using the same folder...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • adobe indesign computer efficiency favorites file explorer file management file shortcuts folder organization libraries navigation open dialog photoshop poser9 productivity project task management user experience user tips windows workflow
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 7 This is new! Folder shows in Widows Explorer, but not in Open Dialog?

    Hi I've been talking with Veegertx about changing the Windows load screen in another post and that brought me to a strange issue. I created a folder with a sub folder in Windows Explorer and placed an image in it by copying and pasting it. Later when I wanted to edit the image I tried...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • adobe file access file explorer folders image editing loading screen open dialog photoshop subfolders windows issues
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Office 2003 - open dialogue sort order

    Hi, I was able to successfully save the sort order in windows file explorer by date....however, when i go into Excel and click on the open dialogue box it always reverts back to sorting by file name. Can anyone help here? Thanks, Ezra
    • ishtech
    • Thread
    • excel file explorer file management microsoft support office 2003 open dialog sorting user help
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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