About this tag
The view details inconsistency tag covers a File Explorer problem where customised folder detail columns do not appear consistently across folders. The discussion focuses on using Options > View > Apply to All Folders and the requirement that folders share the same type. It also considers whether selecting the Document folder category is appropriate when most folders contain documents. Readers will find context for detail layouts that seem to be applied unpredictably, along with practical troubleshooting considerations for identifying why some folders follow the chosen view while others do not. This tag is relevant to Windows users managing folder views and file details in File Explorer.
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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...