Is there a way to highlight file names in Windows Explorer?

[Eric_NY]

I'd like to save a file in a way that highlights the file name in Windows
Explorer. For example, so that the name appers in in bold, color, or
underline. Does Windows XP provide any way to do this?

Alternatively, are there any special characters that Windows allows in file
names so a file name will stand out in a list in Windows Explorer?

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Tim Meddick]

Not in native Windows XP but you might try if a 3rd-party application
exists by doing a google search for one.



You can make a deskription pop-up for a *folder* when you hover your
mouse over one for a moment.

To do this; create a text file with the following contents in it, and
then name it ; Desktop.ini

(when re-naming the file, in 'Folder Options' un-check the box "hide
extensions for known file types" so that you can rename the extension
..txt to .ini as well. Or, rename it in a 'Command Prompt' (dos-box)
using the command 'ren')


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[.ShellClassInfo]
InfoTip=Downloaded files Folder.


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You must also set the folder's attributes to read-only.
(In a 'Command Prompt' (dos-box) window, type the following : attrib
+r c:\.....path.....\myfolder )




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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.

 

[3c273]

For a special character that stands out, hold down the ALT key and type 0167
on the numeric keypad. Follow this with a space, then, your file name and it
stands out pretty well.
Louis

 

[Eric_NY]

Thanks.

I've also discovered that if you select Properties / Advanced / Compress
contents to save disk space, the filename appears in blue in Windows Explorer.

 

[Tim Meddick]

If you choose 'encrypt' instead, it comes out green instead!


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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.

 

[Gerry]

Eric

Compressing active files is not too clever!

In Windows Explorer you could look at View, Choose Details. The Comments
column might be used for the purpose you have in mind.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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