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Sofiamilll
Copper Contributor
Oct 19, 2024

User Dissatisfaction with Date Filtering Functionality in Windows 11 File Explorer

Thank you for contributing to the Microsoft community.

 

Your observations regarding the date filtering feature in Windows 11 File Explorer echo widespread sentiments. Below, we present innovative strategies and guidance to amplify the impact of your feedback and foster effective communication with the Microsoft development team for prompt consideration and resolution:

 

Actionable Feedback Guidelines

 

1. Utilize the Feedback Hub:

 

Reinstall the "Feedback Hub" app, the official conduit for submitting user feedback to Microsoft.

 

Articulate your dependency on and perplexity about the File Explorer date filtering feature within the app, stressing its significance in your daily operations.

 

2. Offer Descriptive Instances:

 

Highlight the utility of the date picker in bolstering file management efficiency in past Windows versions.

 

Narrate real challenges encountered while employing commands or formulas for date filtering in current iterations.

 

3. Propose Enhanced Solutions:

 

Put forth actionable recommendations, such as reinstating the date picker functionality or introducing more user-friendly date filtering alternatives.

 

Cite instances of intuitive features in other systems or software, underscoring their efficacy, and delineate why those designs are preferable.

 

Maximizing Feedback Influence

 

1. Engage in Online Communities:

 

Participate in Windows-centric forums or communities (e.g., Reddit's Windows section), sharing your experiences and unification with users facing similar dilemmas.

 

Motivate others to leverage the Feedback Hub for analogous submissions, amplifying collective advocacy for prompt attention.

 

2. Leverage Social Media Platforms:

 

Convey your feedback on platforms like Twitter, tagging Microsoft's official accounts for noteworthy visibility.

 

Employ relevant hashtags (e.g., #Windows11Feedback) to broaden reach and spark discourse.

 

3. Enroll in the Windows Insider Program:

 

Contemplate enrolling in the Windows Insider Program to preview upcoming features early and provide constructive feedback during development.

 

Through these multifaceted channels, your feedback can resonate with the Microsoft development team, potentially expediting issue resolution. We hope these strategies empower you to witness enhancements in forthcoming updates.

  • Wokhiosk's avatar
    Wokhiosk
    Copper Contributor
    Reinstalling the Feedback Hub app is essential for directly communicating with Microsoft. Be specific about the impact of the missing date filtering feature on daily tasks to enhance the clarity of your message.

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