How to make File Explorer stop grouping files by date

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make File Explorer stop grouping files by date in Windows 11.

Summary

In File Explorer, click Sort, go to Group by, and select (None). Next, click the three dots, click Options, click View, click Apply to Folders, click Yes, then click OK.

How to make File Explorer stop grouping files by date in Windows 11

  1. Open File Explorer.
    Windows 11 File Explorer
  2. Click on Sort located in the top menu of File Explorer.
  3. Go to Group by.
  4. Click on (None).
    Make File Explorer stop grouping files by date in Windows 11
  5. Click on the three-dot icon located in the top menu of File Explorer.
    File Explorer more options button
  6. Click on Options.
    Folder options
  7. In the next window, you click on View.
    File Explorer Folder Options View tab
  8. Click on Apply to Folders.
    View tab and Apply to Folders button
  9. Click Yes to confirm.
    Folder Views confirmation dialog
  10. Click on OK.
    File Explorer Folder Options OK button

File grouping is now disabled for all folders.

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Related:

How to make File Explorer open 'This PC' in Windows 10 & 11

References:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-disable-file-grouping-in-explorer-on-windows-10

https://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-11/how-to-enable-or-turn-off-grouping-in-windows-file-explorer/