Windows Explorer Does Not Display Item's Contents in Right Pane

 Last reviewed: March 3, 1998
Article ID: Q179875
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you click a drive or folder in the All Folders pane (the left pane) in Windows Explorer, its contents may not be displayed in the right pane.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions exist:

  • Windows Explorer is configured for Details view.
  • The Name, Size, Type, and Modified columns are moved to the left edge of the header bar in the right pane, causing them to not be visible.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, click in the right pane, and then press CTRL+PLUS SIGN (make sure to use the PLUS SIGN key on the numeric keypad). This sets the columns on the header bar to use a minimal amount of space. You can change the width of the columns by dragging the vertical bars located between the column names.

MORE INFORMATION

This behavior does not occur if you configure Windows Explorer for Large Icons, Small Icons, or List view. To change the view Windows Explorer uses to display items in the right pane, click the command associated with the view you want on the View menu. 

Keywords          : win95 kbui
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

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Last reviewed: March 3, 1998
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