Being a highly customizable desktop operating system, Windows 11 allows you to change the folder options as well. On Windows 11, you can set File Explorer to open every folder in a new window, and that’s too without using any additional apps or a third-party file explorer. Below, we have shared a few best ways to always open folders in a new window on Windows 11.
1. Open Folders in a New Window via Context Menu
If you want to open a folder in a new Window just once, you need to use the Context menu shortcut.
1. Open File Explorer on Windows 11 and locate the folder you want to open in a separate window.
2. Right-click on the folder and select the Open in new window option.
2. How to Open a Folder in a New Window via Keyboard Shortcut
There’s an easier way to open folders in a separate window on Windows 11. You need to open File Explorer and select the folder you want to open in a new window.
Once selected, press the CTRL + Enter button on your keyboard. This will open the folder in a new window on your Windows 11 computer.
3. Always open folders in a new window
If you always want to open folders in a new window, you need to make a few changes to the Folder options.
1. First, click on the Windows search and type in File Explorer options. Next, open File Explorer Options from the list.
2. In File Explorer options, switch to the General tab.
3. In the Browse folders section, select ‘Open each folder in its own window’
4. After making the changes, click on the Apply button, then on Ok.
These are the three best ways to open each folder in a new window in Windows 11. If you don’t want Windows 11 to always open folders in a separate window, you must select the ‘Open each folder in the same window’ option in Step 3. If you have any more queries, let us know in the comments.
