{"id":38043,"date":"2025-12-12T11:10:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T03:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/?p=38043"},"modified":"2025-12-12T14:42:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T06:42:31","slug":"deepin-file-manager12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/deepin-file-manager12\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Gems of the deepin File Manager: Work Smarter, Not Harder"},"content":{"rendered":"\"\"<\/p>\n
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\u201cWhere\u2019s the image I just saved?\u201d
\n\u201cWhich folder did I put last week\u2019s budget sheet in?\u201d
\n\u201cOpening my asset library feels like digging through seven layers of folders\u2014my mouse is practically smoking!\u201d<\/p>\n

If these questions sound familiar, chances are you\u2019re only using your file manager at its most basic level. In fact, the deepin file manager is packed with a whole suite of efficient features designed to make file management\u00a0smooth, quick, and organized<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re uncovering these \u201chidden gems you might not know about\u201d! Whether you\u2019re a longtime deepin user or just getting started, these 9 practical tips\u2014centered around\u00a0finding, using, and searching for files<\/strong>\u2014will help you break free from inefficient file management for good.<\/p>\n

1. Finding Files: From \u201cDeep Sea Diving\u201d to \u201cInstant Lock-on\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Is your folder a mess of hundreds of images and documents, with a cluttered list that makes your eyes glaze over? Try these tricks to make your target files impossible to miss.<\/p>\n

1\ufe0f\u20e3 Tree View<\/strong><\/p>\n

Right-click on the top bar or an empty area in the file manager and enable\u00a0Tree View<\/strong>. It displays the complete directory structure in a clear, visual \u201ctree\u201d layout\u2014like a map of your files.
\nPerfect for source code projects, multi-layered asset libraries, or deeply nested folders, it lets you grasp complex structures at a glance. No more manually clicking through paths or memorizing long addresses.<\/p>\n

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2\ufe0f\u20e3 Group Display<\/strong><\/p>\n

Right-click in an empty area of the file list and choose a grouping option\u2014by name, modification time, creation time, type, size, etc. For example, grouping by\u00a0Type<\/strong> automatically organizes all images, documents, and archives into piles, making finding files a breeze.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3\ufe0f\u20e3 Preview View + Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n

In icon view, hold\u00a0Ctrl + Mouse Wheel<\/strong> to dynamically adjust icon\/thumbnail sizes. Zoom out for an overview, zoom in to see image details. No more opening files one by one to find the right image, PPT, or PDF.\u00a0You can also enable\u00a0Show Preview<\/strong>\u00a0on the right sidebar to view details of images, PDFs, videos, and more in real time.<\/p>\n

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4\ufe0f\u20e3 Color Tags<\/strong><\/p>\n

A standout feature shown above is\u00a0Color Tagging<\/strong>. Manually assign colors to different files or folders, then click the corresponding color label in the left navigation pane to filter all files with that tag instantly.
\nFor example, when organizing photos, tag the ones to keep in red and discardables in gray. Later, just click the red tag to review your selections\u2014doubling your efficiency with visual management.<\/p>\n

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2. Frequently Used Folders: From \u201cMulti-layer Maze\u201d to \u201cOne-click Access\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

How do you instantly reach folders you use daily, like \u201cProject Files,\u201d \u201cWeekly Reports,\u201d or \u201cDesign Assets\u201d?<\/p>\n

1\ufe0f\u20e3 Quick Access<\/strong><\/p>\n

Right-click on any frequently used folder and select\u00a0Add to Quick Access<\/strong>. It will then stay pinned in the sidebar\u2014click to open, no more memorizing paths or clicking through layers.<\/p>\n

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You can also customize the sidebar in\u00a0File Manager Settings \u2192 Sidebar \u2192 Sidebar Items<\/strong>, keeping only what you use most often for a clean, personalized workflow.<\/p>\n

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2\ufe0f\u20e3 Pinned Tabs<\/strong><\/p>\n

In\u00a0File Manager Settings \u2192 Basic Settings \u2192 New Window<\/strong>, change the\u00a0Default Directory<\/strong>\u00a0to your preferred path (e.g., project folder). The next time you open the file manager, it will start directly in that directory, with your custom folder pinned as a tab\u2014a true \u201calways-on workspace.\u201d<\/p>\n

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3. Searching Files: From \u201cVague Memory\u201d to \u201cPinpoint Accuracy\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Only remember a keyword? Fuzzy on the file name? Recall something from the content? Two search methods have you covered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

1\ufe0f\u20e3 Smart In-File Search<\/strong><\/p>\n

Type a keyword into the search bar at the top of the file manager, and it will instantly match results from the current directory and all subdirectories.<\/p>\n

Enable\u00a0Full-Text Search<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Settings \u2192 Advanced \u2192 Search<\/strong>, and it will even scan the text inside files\u2014no more \u201csearching for a needle in a haystack.\u201d<\/p>\n

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You can also enter multiple keywords separated by spaces (e.g., \u201cbudget amount\u201d) for combined, precise filtering.<\/p>\n

2\ufe0f\u20e3 Global Search + AI Smart Search: Find Files with Natural Language<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click the global search icon in the taskbar or press\u00a0Shift + Space<\/strong>\u00a0to open Global Search. After enabling\u00a0AI Smart Search<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Full-Text Retrieval<\/strong>\u00a0in settings and installing the\u00a0Vector Model Plugin<\/strong>, you can use natural language queries to find files. For example: \u201cFind the PDF I edited last Tuesday\u201d or \u201cShow me images from the summer trip.\u201d<\/p>\n

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From Tree View and color tags to Quick Access and AI search, you might have overlooked these features or not yet tapped into their full potential. Together, they serve one simple goal:\u00a0reduce steps, ease memory load, and boost efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We believe a great file manager should support you quietly when unnoticed and appear just when needed. We hope this guide helps you rediscover the familiar yet powerful file manager at your fingertips\u2014and truly level up your productivity.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhere\u2019s the image I just saved?\u201d \u201cWhich folder did I put last week\u2019s budget sheet in?\u201d \u201cOpening my asset library feels like digging through seven layers of folders\u2014my mouse is practically smoking!\u201d If these questions sound familiar, chances are you\u2019re only using your file manager at its most basic level. In fact, the deepin file manager is packed with a whole suite of efficient features designed to make file management\u00a0smooth, quick, and organized. Today, we\u2019re uncovering these \u201chidden gems you might not know about\u201d! Whether you\u2019re a longtime deepin user or just getting started, these 9 practical tips\u2014centered around\u00a0finding, using, ...Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18825,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[91,93],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38043"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18825"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38043"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38043\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38065,"href":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38043\/revisions\/38065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deepin.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}