A new side panel

A new information panel and many settings to arrange all the choices in the navigation pane neatly are added to the redesigned File Explorer side panel. To accommodate more items in the navigation pane, you can switch to compact view. The new option provides all the information about a file in a far more aesthetically pleasant manner than the old details panel, which doesn't mix in with the rest of File Explorer.

Recent activity is immediately identifiable; view file details without launching the Properties box. That is one of the noteworthy changes in the Windows 11 File Explorer. It also includes opening the Properties window without bringing up the right-click context menu or sharing files using the various options.

In an operating system or file explorer interface, side panels can offer a number of benefits. The following are some possible benefits of Windows 11's new side panel:

• Improved Navigation: By providing fast access to frequently used folders, shortcuts, or bookmarks, a side panel can facilitate file system navigation. Because it offers a quick way to go to particular destinations without requiring a lot of manual navigating, this can save time and effort.
• Better Organization: File and folder organization can be enhanced with the help of a side panel, which offers many possibilities. To help users manage their files and directories more effectively, it might have features like drag-and-drop capability, the capacity to make unique folder groupings, or the option to pin regularly visited areas.
• Integrated Search: Users could be able to search for files or folders right from a side panel if it has integrated search capabilities. By offering a quick and convenient search option without requiring the opening of a separate search dialog or window, this can save time.
• Customization choices: Windows 11 may include a new side panel with customization choices that let users change the way it looks, add or delete particular functions or shortcuts, and reposition and resize it to suit their needs. This adaptability can improve user experience and customize the side panel for different types of operations.

One of the new additions to File Explorer in Windows 11 is the introduction of tabs, which allow users to open multiple file explorer windows within a single application window. That is one of the noteworthy changes in the Windows 11 File Explorer.