While navigating through some folders, the student realizes that the files and sub-folders could be arranged better. It is decided that the default display is not the best visual display for the files. In this lab, the student will change the File view to the preferred view. | Lab Changing File Views in Windows showing file extensions Estimated time 20 Minutes Objective Upon completion of this lab the student will be able to change the file view based on needs or preferences. Equipment The following equipment is required for this exercise A computer running Windows 95 98 2000 or XP Scenario While navigating through some folders the student realizes that the files and sub-folders could be arranged better. It is decided that the default display is not the best visual display for the files. In this lab the student will change the File view to the preferred view. Procedures Changing the file view in Windows can reveal important information about files and subfolders. Users can find information on file size file type and time and date of the last modifications. Also the view can be configured based on personal preferences. View preferences include thumbnails list and large or small icons. Configuring the file view is especially helpful when a folder contains numerous files and or sub-folders. Folder contents can be neatly displayed according to preference or needs making navigation easier. Step 1 Start the computer into the Windows Desktop environment. Step 2 Double-click on the My Computer icon on the desktop to open the window. Step 3 While the cursor is pointed at a blank space in the My Computer window right-click and then select the View option. Figure 1 displays the right-click menu. 1 - 4 IT Essentials I - Lab Copyright 2002 Cisco Systems Inc. Figure 1 Selecting the View Option When selecting the View option what parameters are available Step 4 Next select the View parameter for the files. Notice how icons in the folder change. What information is displayed when the Details option is selected Step 5 After selecting the View option set this view for all folders. To do this select Tools Folder Options. Figure 2 displays this process. Tools Help Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Synchronize. Folder Options. .
