Microsoft deeply interprets the new Windows 8 Explorer

Windows Explorer is one of the most basic services of the Windows desktop. Windows 8 will reshape Windows, so the most widely used Windows Explorer in desktop tools also needs plastic surgery. Let's follow us. Take a look at the new Windows 8 Explorer.

First, review the resource manager from Windows 1.0 to Windows 7:
Windows 1.0
Windows 3.1
Windows 95
Windows 7

Microsoft Project Management Director Alex · Simons Alex Simons explained that Microsoft conducted some research work before developing Windows 8 Explorer. According to the survey, the most commonly used function of users in Windows Explorer is "Paste&rdquo ;, followed by "Properties", "Copy", "Remove", "Rename", "Reset" and "Cut", etc., the most commonly used 10 The menu function accounts for 81.8% of the total usage:

However, only two of these most commonly used functions exist in the resource manager's command bar:

Windows 8 Explorer Features:

1. Optimized for file management tasks: Let the resource manager return to the basics of efficient management of files, and re-emerge some hidden important functions;

2 Created a streamlined command body Test: Put the most commonly used commands in the most prominent position of the Explorer user interface, making it easier for users to find and use these features;

3, retain the advantages of the previous resource manager: retained The functionality and richness of the resource manager.

Windows 8 new resource manager

Windows 8 Explorer also uses the Ribbon interface, users who have used Office 2010 will not be familiar with this interface. The core file management features of Windows 8 Explorer's Home main menu include copy, paste, delete, restore, cut, properties, and more.

The new Home main menu is the core of the Windows 8 Explorer, and this main menu contains 84% ​​of the most frequently executed commands:

“ShareShare” The features provided in the tab are for the convenience of users to share files, such as by email, printing, and so on.

“View view” tags provide a direct entry where users can customize the look and feel of the explorer. You can turn off/on the navigation panel, preview panel, details panel, and click Icon size Instant preview file, easily display file name extensions, show hidden items, hide selected items ……

The navigation panel is also easy to access, and in the drop down menu you can select different navigation modes.
File Menu and Other Tools

File Menu
Search Tags
Library Tags
Picture Tools
Disk Tools

In addition, Microsoft said that through the investigation of Windows 7 users, the use of widescreen is more and more extensive, so Windows 8 Explorer is also optimized for widescreen:

Windows 7 vs. Windows 8
Image Details Panel
Shortcuts
QAT Customization Options
Customized Mini Ribbon Interface
Up Buttons Return

Finally, We offer Microsoft's fourth Windows 8 official video to make a more intuitive understanding of the new resource manager in Windows 8.