Windows Explorer is a very powerful tool. It has great capabilities for classifying and organizing data. The tool allows users to easily access files from any address, no matter what folder they have open. If you want to sort folders by size or month on your Windows system, read this article to learn how.

How to sort folders by size in Windows 11/10

The easiest way to sort folders by size in Windows Explorer is:

1. open File Explorer.
2. On the top ribbon, you will see an option for Sort. Please click on the down arrow associated with it.
3. Now if you find an option for sizeplease click on it.
4. If now, select More and then click on size.
5. Now, if you need to know the specific size in which all this was located, try Details.
6. Just click on view at the top and select Details.

If you want to change the size order from ascending to descending and vice versa, then, while in DetailsPress on size once.

read: Best Windows 11 File Explorer Tips and Tricks

How to sort folders by month in Windows 11/10

Although the procedure for sorting files by size was simple, there is no direct way to sort files and folders by month or create/modify them. There is no option in advanced settings either. However, you can use the following workaround:

1. Open the folder where you need to classify items by month.
2. Press view and choose Details organize folder in Details.
3. in date modifiedclick on the downward arrow associated with the word date modified.
4. Now check the box associated with Select a date or date range.
5. Click on month-year.
6. This will collapse the calendar and show the months.
7. Now select a month and all files will be changed in that month only.

The disadvantage of this method is that it is cumbersome, and also it does not show all files classified in created/modified month order. It only shows files modified in a particular month.

How to arrange files and folders in order of creation month and not month of change?

This change is easy. Just select the Created Date option instead of Modified Date and the rest of the procedure remains the same. Right-click on the Modified date option and select Advanced. Select “Created Date” from the list and click OK.

Why can’t I find the conductor?

Ideally, File Explorer should be pinned to the taskbar. If not, you can simply press Win + E to open File Explorer. Another way to access File Explorer is to simply search for it through the Windows search bar.

Now read: Tips and tricks for Windows 11.