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Folders or files can't be opened in new window or tab in SharePoint online (office 365)
- May 04, 2020
Managing files and folders can often be easier when you work outside SharePoint, using Open with Explorer, but rather than use the Open with Explorer command, a better option is to sync your SharePoint files or move or copy files in SharePoint. With Open with Explorer (File Explorer), you can copy and move multiple files and folders between folders as you would on your desktop.
Note: SharePoint Open with Explorer uses ActiveX technology, so it's only supported in Internet Explorer. Open with Explorer doesn't work in Windows with Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, or on the Mac platform.
The ActiveX control is only needed when you're working with files in Windows File Explorer. Once you're done with File Explorer, you can then use any supported browser with SharePoint.