3 Ways to Open File Explorer Options in Windows 10

By Michael | Last Updated May 13, 2025

In File Explorer Options (i.e. Folder Options), you can show the hidden files and folders, display check boxes to select items and make other settings on your Windows 10 PC. Thus, this article specially introduces three methods to open File Explorer Options in Windows 10 Pro Technical Preview.

File Explorer Options refers to the settings used to configure and manage the behavior and appearance of File Explorer in Windows operating systems.

You can customize various features and displays of File Explorer to meet your personal preferences and work requirements in File Explorer Options. For example, you can choose to show or hide file extensions, hide system files, adjust folder options, set the default file opening method, and so on.

Type file explorer in the search box on taskbar, and choose File Explorer Options in the result.

Click File Explorer on the desktop taskbar, open View and tap the icon located above Options.

Step 1: Access Control Panel.

Step 2: Click the bar on the right of View by, and then choose Small icons to view all items by small icons.

Step 3: Find and tap File Explorer Options.

If you want to customize the personalization of your files or folders, visit File Explorer Options. This article shared three ways to open File Explorer options in Windows 10. Hope these content will be helpful for you.