Custom Columns in File Explorer

Question

I use custom columns in my Windows file explore on my computer. Specifically, I add in the "Date Created" field to my list of columns. I have made this change permanent, so that when I turn off my computer and start it again the column is still there. 

When I need to open a file in Word 2016 that is not a recent file, I click on Browse and the file explorer window that opens does not have the "Date Created" column. I am able to right click on any column and select it from the list, but I am not able to make that change permanent. So that every time I close word and open it again I'll have to change the setting again.

The change can not be permanent because the Menu bar required to change the column setting permanently isn't available. This is not the case with Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher or OneNote.

Any solutions?

Answer 1

Hi,

Let us right click (next to size tab) on the folder, choose “Move” and check the option “date created” and “move up” and check.

If you are still having issues, kindly install all the updates.

Hope this information helps you. Please let us know if you need additional information.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Maybe a screen shot would help, I don't have a "Move" option. I have a "More" option in that location, but making the change there and moving the item up the list does not make the change permanent. 

All updates have been installed.

Answer 3

While in Word 2010 on Windows 7, the changes that you make to the display of columns are retained between Word sessions, that does not appear to be the case with later versions of Word.  You can make a request for a change in this behaviour at:

http://word.uservoice.com/