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Windows 11's File Explorer is finally giving the squiggly ~ key a job, sending it straight to the user folder
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Key Points:
- Windows 11 is introducing a new feature allowing users to quickly access folders like their user profile, Documents, Downloads, and AppData by typing paths starting with the tilde (~) symbol, such as `~\AppData`, simplifying navigation especially when user folder names differ from display names.
- File Explorer will remember folder sorting and icon size preferences across different access methods, and it will support quoted paths in the address bar, improving usability when pasting folder paths with quotation marks.
- Modernized Properties dialogs and expanded dark mode support are being added to File Explorer, enhancing the visual experience and consistency across dialogs.
- The "This PC" search function in File Explorer has been improved to use the Windows Search indexer, making searches faster and more consistent with the Home search experience while still covering non-indexed locations.
- Microsoft plans further enhancements to File Explorer search to make it smarter and more efficient, potentially without relying on AI technologies.
