How to show thumbnails in Windows 11

Last update: 06/02/2024
Author: Sebastian Vidal

Hello, Tecnobits! 👋 Ready to show thumbnails in Windows 11? Well, let's do it! #How to show thumbnails in Windows 11#Tecnobits

How to enable thumbnails in Windows 11?

  1. Open the File Explorer on your Windows 11 computer.
  2. Click on the tab View at the top of the File Explorer window.
  3. Select the option Miniatures in the View options group, and thumbnails of your files and folders should appear instantly.
  4. If the thumbnails do not appear, go to the tab Options in the same window and click Change folder and search options.
  5. In the pop-up window, click the tab See and make sure the box Always show icons, never thumbnails is not marked.
  6. Finally, click on Apply and then in Accept to save changes and enable thumbnails in Windows 11.

How to adjust thumbnail size in Windows 11?

  1. Open the File Explorer and navigate to a folder containing files for which you want to adjust the thumbnail size.
  2. Click on the tab View at the top of the File Explorer window.
  3. Select the option Options in the View options group.
  4. In the pop-up window, click the tab See and look for the section Thumbnail size.
  5. Adjust the size using the slider to increase or decrease the size of the thumbnails according to your preferences.
  6. Once you have adjusted the size, click Apply and then in Accept to save the changes.
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How to fix thumbnail issues in Windows 11?

  1. Open the File Explorer and go to the folder where the thumbnails are not displaying correctly.
  2. Click on the tab View at the top of the File Explorer window.
  3. Select the option Options in the View options group.
  4. In the pop-up window, click the tab See and uncheck the box Always show icons, never thumbnails.
  5. If the thumbnails still don't appear, you may need to update your graphics card drivers. Visit the manufacturer's website to download and install the latest updates.
  6. If the problem persists, consider restarting your computer to reset your display settings.

How to customize display options in Windows 11?

  1. Open the File Explorer and click on the tab View at the top of the window.
  2. Select the option Options in the View options group.
  3. In the pop-up window, click the tab See.
  4. In this section, you can customize options related to the display of files and folders, including thumbnails, icons, and details.
  5. For example, you can enable or disable the view of hidden files, show file extensions or not, and configure the display of thumbnails.
  6. Make all the settings you want and click Apply and then in Accept to save the changes.
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Until next time! Tecnobits! And remember, to show thumbnails in Windows 11, you just have to right-click on the empty area of ​​File Explorer and select "View" and then "Thumbnails." Simple and useful!