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Quincos
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Nov 04, 2025

How does one expand Quick Access folder in Windows 11?

I am at a total loss for something that should be so simple in Windows 11 File Explorer.

How do I get the “>” to appear before folder names in Quick Access section of Navigation Pane?

For example, I see “Downloads” but want to have “> Downloads” so I can click on the “>” to show subfolders in Downloads.

Right now I am at Windows 11 Pro 23H2.

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    HoldenFisher
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    Nov 06, 2025

    Currently, Windows 11 File Explorer does not natively support adding a “>” or arrow indicator before folder names in the Quick Access or Navigation Pane that functions as a click-to-expand toggle. The “>” symbol you're describing is typically used in tree views or folder explorers that explicitly support expandable/collapsible nodes, but Windows 11’s Navigation Pane is designed differently.

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