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Tomilsonw
Mar 31, 2025Silver Contributor
How do I have Win11 File Explorer sort automatically when a new file is added?
Win10 File Explorer automatically sorted the files when a new file was added. How do I have Win11 File Explorer sort automatically when a new file is added?
AnthonyGarcia
Apr 01, 2025Iron Contributor
Click on the "Sort by" option at the top of the File Explorer window (it shows as "Sort" with a dropdown arrow). You can choose to sort by Name, Date Modified, Type, Size, etc. Alternatively, right-click inside the folder, navigate to Sort by, and select your preferred sorting method.
vriendelijkevriend
Sep 23, 2025Copper Contributor
Both your methods are manual. OP asked how to sort automatically after creating a new file. For example if there is some setting for this.
Though in some other forum I read that this is actually a bug that influences only some people.