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Guide to Adding, Changing, and Removing File Property Details in Windows 10 - Sneakyone - 09-09-2024
Guide to Adding, Changing, and Removing File Property Details in Windows 10
File property details in Windows 10 provide additional information about files, such as title, author, tags, and more. These properties can be useful for organizing, sorting, and searching files. You can easily add, change, or remove these property details, especially for media files like documents, images, and music. This guide will show you how to manage file properties in Windows 10.
Method 1: Adding or Changing File Property Details via File Explorer
You can add or change file properties directly from File Explorer for certain file types, such as documents, images, and media files.
Steps to Add or Change File Property Details:
1. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E.
2. Navigate to the file you want to edit.
3. Right-click on the file and select Properties.
4. In the Properties window, click on the Details tab.
5. You will see a list of editable file properties such as Title, Tags, Authors, and more.
6. To edit a property, click on the value next to it (if available) and enter the new information.
- Example: Click next to Title, then type a new title for the file.
7. After making your changes, click Apply, then OK to save the updated properties.
Method 2: Adding or Changing File Property Details via Details Pane
The Details Pane in File Explorer allows you to quickly view and edit file properties without opening the Properties window.
Steps to Add or Change File Property Details Using the Details Pane:
1. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E.
2. Navigate to the file you want to edit.
3. Click on the View tab in the ribbon at the top.
4. In the Layout section, click on Details pane. This will open the Details Pane on the right side of the window.
5. Click on the file for which you want to change the properties.
6. In the Details Pane, you will see editable fields like Title, Tags, and Authors (if available for the file type).
7. Click on a field to edit it and enter the new value.
8. Press Enter or click outside the field to save the changes.
Method 3: Removing File Property Details
If you want to remove file property details (e.g., metadata such as author, tags, or comments), you can do so through the Properties window.
Steps to Remove File Property Details:
1. Right-click on the file and select Properties.
2. In the Properties window, click on the Details tab.
3. At the bottom of the window, click on Remove Properties and Personal Information.
4. In the Remove Properties window, you will have two options:
- Create a copy with all possible properties removed: This option creates a duplicate of the file with all removable properties deleted.
- Remove the following properties from this file: This option lets you select specific properties to remove.
5. To remove specific properties, select the second option, check the boxes next to the properties you want to delete (e.g., Author, Title, Tags), and click OK.
6. The selected properties will be removed, and you can click Apply, then OK to close the Properties window.
Method 4: Using PowerShell to Remove File Properties (Advanced Users)
For advanced users, you can use PowerShell to remove metadata from files, especially images and documents.
Steps to Remove File Properties Using PowerShell:
1. Press Windows + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
2. In the PowerShell window, type the following command:
Code:
Get-ItemProperty -Path "C:\Path\To\File.ext" | Select-Object *3. To remove specific properties, use the following command:
Code:
Set-ItemProperty -Path "C:\Path\To\File.ext" -Name "PropertyName" -Value $null4. Press Enter. PowerShell will remove the selected file properties.
Method 5: Using Third-Party Tools to Edit File Properties
If you are dealing with large batches of files or specific file types (e.g., EXIF data in images), third-party tools can offer more advanced options for editing file properties.
Examples of Third-Party Tools for Editing File Properties:
- EXIFTool for image metadata
- TagScanner for music files
- MP3Tag for audio file tags
These tools provide a more detailed interface for editing metadata such as artist information, image data, or document properties.
Notes
- Not all file types support editing property details. Media files (such as images, audio files, and videos) and documents usually allow property editing.
- If some properties are not editable, this may be due to the file type or read-only permissions.
- Be careful when removing metadata from important files, as some metadata may be necessary for organization or retrieval purposes.
Conclusion
Managing file property details in Windows 10 can help with organization and quick access to important information. Whether you want to add, change, or remove file properties, Windows provides several built-in methods through File Explorer and PowerShell. By following the steps in this guide, you can easily customize your files’ details for better file management.