To change how your items appear in File Explorer, select View on the ribbon and choose between showing icons, lists, details, and more. To reduce the space between files, select View > Compact view. To find relevant files from your PC and the cloud, search from File Explorer Home.

If you want to disable indexing and searching for specific locations or file types, you can do so by selecting the appropriate options under Settings > Privacy & Security > Searching Windows > Advanced indexing options.

To show hidden files: When searching, look for all files of a certain type using the asterisk (*). For example: Some files might move during the Windows 11 upgrade. To check the location of files that are found during searching: If desired, either copy or move the files to an alternate location.

Learn how to navigate Windows using keyboard shortcuts. Explore a full list of taskbar, command prompt, and general Windows shortcuts.

If your desktop doesn't show any icons, right-click (or press and hold on a touch device) on the desktop and select View. Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it. If your desktop shows icons, but the Recycle Bin is missing, verify that it's not disabled in your desktop settings.

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Windows: How to restore system icons (This PC, Recycle Bin, Network) If certain icons are missing from your desktop, these steps will show how to reset the defaults.

The data in hidden worksheets is not visible, but it can still be referenced from other worksheets and workbooks, and you can easily unhide hidden worksheets as needed.

This article explains how to personalize your Windows desktop by customizing default desktop icons, adding shortcuts for quick access, resizing icons to match your preferences, and showing or hiding desktop icons as needed to maintain a clean, efficient workspace.

This article walks you through how to customize the Windows taskbar step by step. You’ll learn how to adjust taskbar alignment, manage pinned apps, and control system tray visibility so you can personalize the taskbar to fit your workflow and preferences