How to add detailed pop-up description to folder icon Windows 10? Does anyone know?
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The thread discusses how to add detailed pop-up descriptions to folder icons in Windows 10. The original poster asks for a way to include descriptive comments, but subsequent responses clarify that Windows folders lack a metadata property for comments, so native support for detailed descriptions isn't available. The main workaround explained involves editing the folder name for brief identification, but users looking for more detailed descriptions are guided to alternative methods or third-party tools. The overall sentiment is informative and helpful, with clear guidance despite the limitations discussed.
The thread discusses how to add detailed pop-up descriptions to folder icons in Windows 10. The original poster asks for a way to include descriptive comments, but subsequent responses clarify that Windows folders lack a metadata property for comments, so native support for detailed descriptions isn't available. The main workaround explained involves editing the folder name for brief identification, but users looking for more detailed descriptions are guided to alternative methods or third-party tools. The overall sentiment is informative and helpful, with clear guidance despite the limitations discussed.
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Hi and welcome to the forum 
In most versions of Windows including Win10, when you create a folder icon on the desktop you can right click on the name of the folder and using your mouse, right-click on the folder icon which brings up the task menu or action menu with a big list of things you want to do with that icon shortcut. Towards the bottom of the list you will see the "Rename" option. Left-click and it will open up the folder icon name box for editing. You can type in whatever you want there, but the name is limited to 254 alphanumeric characters. Hit the enter key once you are satisfied with the folder icon name. Then when you hover your mouse cursor (the little white arrow) over the folder icon, it will automatically pop-up the folder icon name which usually has on it "location" or full path of the folder on your hard drive.
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<<<BIGBEARJEDI>>>
In most versions of Windows including Win10, when you create a folder icon on the desktop you can right click on the name of the folder and using your mouse, right-click on the folder icon which brings up the task menu or action menu with a big list of things you want to do with that icon shortcut. Towards the bottom of the list you will see the "Rename" option. Left-click and it will open up the folder icon name box for editing. You can type in whatever you want there, but the name is limited to 254 alphanumeric characters. Hit the enter key once you are satisfied with the folder icon name. Then when you hover your mouse cursor (the little white arrow) over the folder icon, it will automatically pop-up the folder icon name which usually has on it "location" or full path of the folder on your hard drive.
Best,
<<<BIGBEARJEDI>>>
Hi and welcome to the forum
In most versions of Windows including Win10, when you create a folder icon on the desktop you can right click on the name of the folder and using your mouse, right-click on the folder icon which brings up the task menu or action menu with a big list of things you want to do with that icon shortcut. Towards the bottom of the list you will see the "Rename" option. Left-click and it will open up the folder icon name box for editing. You can type in whatever you want there, but the name is limited to 254 alphanumeric characters. Hit the enter key once you are satisfied with the folder icon name. Then when you hover your mouse cursor (the little white arrow) over the folder icon, it will automatically pop-up the folder icon name which usually has on it "location" or full path of the folder on your hard drive.
Best,
<<<BIGBEA
thanks a lot appreciated
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You're welcome! Glad to help.
BBJ
Glad to help.BBJ