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You can get it from official site, Microsoft Store or GitHub page

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Published onJune 24, 2024

published onJune 24, 2024

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Files app, developed by Yair A, is one of the best file managers for Windows. It is popular for its intuitive design, which makes navigating through files and other documents easy.

The app has been upgraded to version 3.5, with a revamped design, widget for network drives, and more. Here is what the official blog post says:

The latest update, Files v3.5, introduces a refreshed design, a new widget for network drives, improved multitasking with dual-pane enhancements, and better crash reports to help us improve stability, among others. Continue reading to learn more about these enhancements.

What’s new in v3.5?

Rounded corners

To increase the app’s aesthetic appeal, the developer added rounded corners to UI surfaces, such as the content area, toolbar, and preview pane.

Furthermore, with the newer version, the Dual pane has a more pronounced shadow on the active pane, and there are expanded spaces between panes, making the active pane visually prominent.

If you want to edit a batch (.bat) file, navigate to it via the Files app, then select it. You will get the Edit in Notepad option in the toolbar, which will open the file instantly and eliminate the step to go to the context menu and select Notepad.

Hover over images to view dimensions and other details

With the latest version of Files, you can check the dimensions, file size, modification details, and name of an image by just hovering over it. This gives you a quick peek at the information.

Now, with the Network Locations widget on the home page of the app, you can easily navigate and organize network locations seamlessly

Shows OneDrive sync status

This could be a useful feature if you often sync your files on OneDrive. The sync icon shows the file’s current sync status, giving a detailed snapshot of data synchronization.

Other than this, Files now allows you to close the left pane in Dual Pane mode and an option that shows the total duration of videos when you select them. Furthermore, the app now supports the Belarusian language.

Here is the list of changes and improvements introduced with Files v3.5, as mentioned in the release notes:

Improvements to crash reporting and metrics

While enhancements in performance and stability typically occur behind the scenes, we often get a lot of questions about our work in this area and we wanted to share some highlights.

Changes and Improvements

How can I get the latest version of Files?

If you already use the Files app, look for a notification on the toolbar to install the update. However, if you want to try it for the first time, you candownload it from the official website,Microsoft Store, orGitHub page.

What do you think about the Files v3.5? Share your experience with our readers in the comments section below.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Files v3.5 comes with a refreshed design and improved stability#

What’s new in v3.5?#

Rounded corners#

Batch files: Edit in Notepad option in the Toolbar#

Hover over images to view dimensions and other details#

Network Locations widget#

Shows OneDrive sync status#

Improvements to crash reporting and metrics#

Changes and Improvements#

How can I get the latest version of Files?#