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How can i change the colour of the header bar of the active window?


Change the color of the header bar of the active explorer view window in Quad-Explorer easy and simple!



Content / Solution / Tip:

1.) ... Activating the function Address bar Highlighted in color! 
2.) ... Tips to recognize the active window faster and so!



See also: ► ... jump to a specific point in the explorer history / History!

1.) Activating the function Address bar Highlighted in color! 

Activate the option via the main menu in Q-Dir
Extras ► Address-Bar ► Highlighted when active.

Info #BG is for Background of list view #BG-A is for Background of active list view. 

Please use ... always the newest Version of the file explorer Q-Dir!  

See also: ► ... disable all Colors Highlighting! ► ... Classic Address-Bar on Windows-10!

change the colour of the header bar of the active window

2.) Tips to recognize the active window faster and so! 

Optionally also highlight the status bar via the main menu ► Status bar! 
 
By pressing the TAB key you can quickly change to the next file explorer TAB + Shift key to the previous file explorer! 
 
 
Tip: ►  ... you can also change the background color of the active window!

See also: ►  ... color filters for files and folders in the Explorer views!


Quickly detecting the active window in File Explorer offers several benefits:

1. Ease of Use:

If you have multiple File Explorer windows open or are editing many files at the same time, color highlighting the active window can help you quickly identify which window you are currently accessing.

2. Efficiency:

Highlighting the active window helps you work more efficiently because you don't have to manually check each window to identify the active window.

3. Orientation:

This feature is particularly useful when switching between different applications or folders. The color highlighting makes it easier for you to quickly orient yourself and focus on the right window.
Overall, color highlighting the active window helps improve the user experience and increase efficiency when using File Explorer.

 


FAQ 45: Updated on: 21 April 2024 11:33 Windows


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I think is missing is the "Invert Selection" option!


In Quad-Directory-Explorer it is very easy to select, deselect or to do a invert selection of files or folders Content: 1. file or folder selection
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Program Starter portable files and installed, programs and location?


It is quite easy to open files in a portable installation with Windows programs in Q-Dir Content: Info about the program Starter in Q-Dir
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How to change the background colour of the active explorer pane!


s it easy to change the background color of the active explorer pane in the File Manager Q-Dir Just on the main menu
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How can edit or copy very long paths in Vista address bar?


No Explorer expertise is required to edit or copy very long directory names in the new address bar For short directory paths: Click in the address bar
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How can i force move or copy of the data while dragging?


You can easy force to move or to copy the data while dragging in each Explorer View of Q-Dir, Is like drag and drop in MS Explorer
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Occasional problems with "*.qdr" files. The icon is now red not blue!


Oh yes the old Occasional problems with *.qdr files. The icon is now red not blue   Content / Solution / Tips: 1. The ICON change in Q-Dir  2.
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How do i use the Quad-File-Explorer, internal file association rules eg 7-Zip?


Examples how to use the Q-Dir internal file association rules, to open the files on Windows 12, 11, 10, PS: To be Run as Administrator pleas use Ctrl

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I often forget which window in Q-Dir is active. Can I choose to make it even more obvious and change the colour of the header bar of the active window? To really stand out more? ( Excellent app--thanks)
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