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How to Add Comments to Folders on Windows 11
Things are a bit complex in the absence of GUI methods
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Updated onOctober 24, 2023
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Key notes
To simplify things or highlight their purpose, we can add comments to folders in Windows 11. Though, you wouldn’t find an option for it either in the context menu or thePropertieswindow.
Also, it’s possible to add comments to files in Windows natively, with the exception of a few file types/formats that do not support metadata or have a comment field, but not folders.
Can you add tags to folders in Windows 11?
Yes, you can add tags to folders. For anyone wondering how to add tags to folders in Windows 11, it requires modifying the desktop.ini file or creating a batch (.bat) file followed by making changes to the Registry Editor. The process is slightly complex but achievable!
Also, since the functionality isn’t available via any of the available folder options, you may have to relaunch File Explorer or reboot the PC for the changes to reflect.
How do I add comments to a folder in Windows 11?
1. Using the desktop.ini file
While it’s usually easy tocustomize File Explorer in Windows 11, some functionalities, like adding comments, continue to remain time-consuming. But it’s not entirely impossible. Thedesktop.ini filewill allow you to make the changes!
Also, once done, make sure to hide the protected operating system files and revert the folder icon to default (if required).
Besides, to add comments to files, simply head to theDetailstab, and enter your comment in the dedicated section. Remember, the comments field will be missing for PDF or PNG files and several other file extensions that don’t support it.
2. With a third-party tool
When adding comments to multiple folders at once, it’s often wise to use a third-party tool. AndStyleFolderdoes the job pretty well! We are not affiliated with it in any way and recommend that you run a malware scan using aneffective antivirus solutionbefore running the tool.
To add comments using StyleFolder, right-click on the relevant folder > selectShow more options> chooseCustomize with StyleFolder> add the comment in the text field > clickApplyand thenOK> relaunchFile Explorer.
Remember, StyleFolder, too, modifies the desktop.ini file but provides an easy interface to do so. Besides, the tool allows changing the text colour and folder icon.
For anyone wondering how to put sticky notes in a folder, you can download Notezilla from theMicrosoft Store. It’s not a free software, though, and is priced at $1.69!
Additional settings for folder comments
You now know how to add a description or comments to folders in Windows 11. The built-in option works fine for folders, but for specific file types, say, to add comments to PDF files in Windows Explorer, third-party tools are a viable option.
And if you find that thefolder reverts to read-onlyor the permissions are misconfigured, taking full control will help!
For any queries or to share how you add comments to folders in Windows 11, use the comment section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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