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| Thread ID: 60105 | 2005-07-22 17:46:00 | How to add text to a folder? | Vince (406) | Press F1 |
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| 374473 | 2005-07-22 17:46:00 | I am looking for a program that will let me put descriptive text on, or in, or near a folder to remind me what is in it; like when the folder has a meaningless name. Nothing fancy, just a small text box. No 'Alarms' or 'Reminders'. Is there something like that? | Vince (406) | ||
| 374474 | 2005-07-22 22:32:00 | Why don't you just change the name of the folder? Just click on where it says (most probably) "New Folder", then re-name it, or even right click on the folder and select "rename" HTH.............maybe not what you want............m (can't imagine you've got masses of folders called "New Folder") |
mark c (247) | ||
| 374475 | 2005-07-22 22:37:00 | Another way is to just write a small descriptive "readme.txt" file and put it in the folder. I also do that for self-extracting .exe programs that tend to accumulate in my Download folder, then months later wonder what on earth they are. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 374476 | 2005-07-23 16:22:00 | Another way is to just write a small descriptive "readme.txt" file and put it in the folder. I also do that for self-extracting .exe programs that tend to accumulate in my Download folder, then months later wonder what on earth they are. Yes, like - "o754_3869.exe". That is for Opera installer. I wouldn't know that if I haden't put it in a named sub folder. I have a lot of sub folders and get quite tired, and sometimes confused from delving through them. What I am looking for is a white rectanglular object that I can type a few words into, without having to open the folder and then open a .txt file. Then there is the problem of folders, Program sub folders that can't function if they are renamed, yet need to be opened for content sometimes; for instance, sometomes I need direct access to my E-mail files. They are in a sub folder other than the one that one would expect them to be in and I have trouble remembering which one. I am still hoping that someone will know of a program that will help me. :waughh: |
Vince (406) | ||
| 374477 | 2005-07-23 22:43:00 | It's hard to know why just hovering your cursor over a folder to show up sub-folders and contents, doesn't do it for you? | Greg (193) | ||
| 374478 | 2005-07-23 22:49:00 | Just rename the folder to the name of the program thats in it . ie: if the Opera exe file, is in the folder, just put Opera as the folder name . Then you'll know whats in it . Well u can rename installed programs u just change the folder name under start / all programs / under the program menu . BUT then the registry may not like this either . The only prob, with this, is if u decide to uninstall the program you've installed, the uninstaller for that program wont uninstall it, until u rename it back to the original folder name . |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 374479 | 2005-07-24 05:21:00 | PowerDesk Pro is a file manager that will allow text notes to be added to files and folders amongst lots of other neat tricks . An older version, PowerDesk Pro 5, is free but when I tried it the notes feature appeared to be disabled unfortunately, which surprised me because it is supposed to be a fully featured version . PowerDesk Pro is an excellent program for "power users" with all its functions but if you prefer something more simple you may be able to find a similar free file manager program with less features that is able to add notes to files and folders . |
FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 374480 | 2005-07-24 21:03:00 | Try this www.dr-hoiby.com hth |
johnboy (217) | ||
| 374481 | 2005-07-24 21:27:00 | Yes, like - "o754_3869.exe". That is for Opera installer. I wouldn't know that if I haden't put it in a named sub folder. Why not rename files like o754_3869.exe "opera754.exe"? Sticks to the 8.3 naming convention (liked by older O/Ss) and it tells you that the exe is Opera version 7.54 | Myth (110) | ||
| 374482 | 2005-07-24 23:56:00 | I often add explanations to odd folders, programs etc. But I don't call them readme files. I call them Tomread. Guess what - my name is Tom. I find them very useful - even sometimes years after I have used the program. Tom |
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