Today we are releasing Files Preview v4.0.36 for users of the preview version.
An update icon should be displayed in the top right corner of the app for existing users, while new users can get started from our download page. Additionally, you can help support the project by purchasing Files on the Microsoft Store or by sponsoring us on GitHub. Your support is greatly appreciated but entirely optional.
What’s New in Files v4.0.36
Right Click Context Menu
You can now access quick actions by right clicking on the Home page, including options like toggling widgets and adding new panes. This dedicated menu makes it easier to customize your Home layout without leaving the page.
Compression Attributes
Added support for applying compression attributes across multiple selected files from the Properties window.
Details Pane
The Details Pane now includes a storage overview for Cloud Drives.
Sidebar Drag and Drop
Added support for dragging sidebar items into other apps.
Sidebar Toggle Action
Added a dedicated action to toggle the sidebar, giving you a faster way to show or hide navigation space when you want to focus on content. You can also access this action through the Ctrl + B keyboard shortcut.
7z Options
Added 7z dictionary and word size options in compression workflows. These advanced settings provide more control when tuning archive size versus compression speed.
Scrolling
Added middle click to scroll, making navigation smoother in long directories and providing another familiar input method.
Tabs
Added path hints for tabs with the same name, so it is easier to distinguish similarly named folders opened from different locations.
Fixes
- Fixed an issue where thumbnails didn’t load for MTP devices.
- Fixed an issue where the Third Party Libraries section was cut off.
- Fixed Status Center display when canceling extraction.
- Fixed an issue with opening Control Panel from desktop.
- Fixed the size of the Settings dialog close button.
- Fixed an issue where the Run With PowerShell action wasn’t disabled in Recycle Bin.
Conclusion
As always, we appreciate your feedback and suggestions on how to improve Files. You can reach us on Discord and on GitHub.
Thank you for using Files! 😊
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