How to Show Folder Size in File Explorer
In today’s digital age, managing files and folders on your computer is an essential skill. One of the most useful features in file explorer is the ability to view the size of folders. This information can help you organize your files more efficiently and identify large folders that may be taking up unnecessary space on your hard drive. In this article, we will guide you through the process of showing folder size in file explorer on both Windows and macOS operating systems.
Windows File Explorer
On Windows, showing folder size is a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or pressing the Windows key + E.
2. Click on the “View” tab at the top of the window.
3. In the “Layout” group, check the box next to “File name extensions” to display file extensions.
4. Now, click on the “Options” button in the bottom-right corner of the window.
5. Select “Change folder and search options” from the menu.
6. In the “View” tab of the Folder Options window, check the box next to “Show hidden files, folders, and drives.”
7. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.
8. Return to File Explorer and click on the “View” tab again.
9. In the “Layout” group, check the box next to “Folder sizes” to display the size of each folder.
macOS Finder
On macOS, the process is slightly different, but still quite simple. Here’s how to show folder size in Finder:
1. Open Finder by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock or pressing Command + Space and typing “Finder.”
2. Click on the “View” menu at the top of the screen.
3. Select “Show View Options” from the dropdown menu.
4. In the View Options window, check the box next to “Show item info.”
5. You will now see a column on the right side of the Finder window that displays the size of each folder.
6. If you want to display the size of files as well, click on the “Name” column header to sort the files by name. Then, click on the “Size” column header to sort the files by size.
By following these steps, you can easily view the size of folders in both Windows File Explorer and macOS Finder. This feature can help you keep your computer organized and free up valuable space on your hard drive.
