Microsoft has added Gallery to File Explorer in Windows 11. You will able to see Gallery in the Explorer Navigation Pane. The Gallery in File Explorer shows all your photos based on the timeline. In this article, we will show you how to add or remove a folder in Gallery in File Explorer in Windows 11.
How to add a folder in Gallery of File Explorer in Windows 11
You can add any folder to the Gallery in File Explorer. After adding that folder, Windows 11 will automatically detect all the photos in that folder (including the photos in the subfolders) and show them in Gallery. Follow the steps provided below:
- Open File Explorer.
- Select Gallery from the left side (Navigation Pane).
- Click on Collection and then select Manage Collection.
- The Gallery Locations window will appear. Click Add.
- Browse the folder on your system. Select the folder and click Include folder.
After adding a folder to File Explorer Gallery, if you want to view the photos of that folder, click on Collections in Gallery and then select your folder.
How to remove a folder from Gallery in File Explorer of Windows 11
To remove a folder in File Explorer Gallery on Windows 11, follow the steps provided below:
- Open Gallery in File Explorer.
- Go to “Collection > Manage collection.”
- Select the folder you want to remove and click Remove.
That’s it.
You can also remove Gallery from File Explorer in Windows 11 if you wish.
How do I add a folder in File Explorer?
You can add a folder in File Explorer by copying and pasting it to the required location. If you want to create a new folder, right-click on the empty space in File Explorer and select New > Folder. Alternatively, you can also use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + N to create a new folder in File Explorer.
How do I get File Explorer to show all the folders?
By default, File Explorer does not show the folders. Some folders remain hidden. If you want File Explorer to show all the folders, you have to enable the hidden folders in File Explorer Options. If you want to show all the folders in the Navigation Pane, open the Folder Options window and enable the Show all folders checkbox under the View tab. After that, click Apply.
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