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When using the search function, search results cannot be sorted by modification date.
After performing a file search in File Explorer, the Modified Date column header in the search results list cannot be clicked to sort the results, and the sort option appears grayed out and unavailab...
While a search is active, File Explorer transforms the standard folder view into a "search results" view. The columns available for sorting or filtering in this view are often restricted. Many users have reported that the dropdown filters for columns like Name, Type, and Folder path become unresponsive or "grayed out" in this mode, with the Date modified column often being the only one that works consistently.