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Frederickk
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Dec 06, 2024
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Is there a way to display size of a folder?

 

  • Click the View tab at the top and choose Details. This will show file size information.

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  • johnjacobb40's avatar
    johnjacobb40
    Copper Contributor

    Right-click folder > Properties to see the size.
    Hover over the folder in File Explorer to check its size.
    Use tools like TreeSize Free for detailed folder sizes.

  • Xioun's avatar
    Xioun
    Copper Contributor

    Using PowerShell:

    • Open PowerShell as an administrator.
    • Navigate to the folder you want to check using the cd command (for example, cd C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents).
    • Run the command Get-ChildItem -Recurse | Measure-Object -Property Length -Sum to display the total size of all files in the current folder and its subfolders.
  • Nskdo's avatar
    Nskdo
    Iron Contributor

    Most Linux desktop environments provide a file manager (like Nautilus for GNOME).

  • Nobel_Baynes's avatar
    Nobel_Baynes
    Steel Contributor

    Click the View tab at the top and choose Details. This will show file size information.

  • MaineLobster's avatar
    MaineLobster
    Iron Contributor

    You can use Finder:

    1. Open Finder and go to the folder you want to check.
    2. Right-click (or Control-click) the folder and select Get Info.
    3. A window will appear, and you can see the folder size under "General".
  • Sendall's avatar
    Sendall
    Iron Contributor

    Windows File Explorer doesn't show folder sizes directly in the interface, but here are some ways to check:

    1. Hover Over the Folder: Place your mouse pointer over the folder, and a tooltip will display its size.
    2. Use Properties: Right-click the folder, select Properties, and the size will be shown in the popup window.
    3. Third-Party Tools: If you need detailed and batch size views, consider tools like TreeSize Free or WinDirStat.

    These methods let you quickly check folder sizes when needed.

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