Windows refuses to make the column narrower in a folder's Details view

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2026-09-28T07:53:26.42+00:00

Hi,

In Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200.9457), Details View columns such as Size, Date Modified, and Status cannot be narrowed to their content width. Manual resizing, "Size Column to Fit", direct pixel-width settings, folder-view resets, and testing in new local folders on C:\ do not reduce the column widths. The columns remain significantly wider than required, wasting horizontal screen space. Screenshot 2026-09-28 104225

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  1. NT 0 Reputation points
    2026-09-28T19:32:58.0366667+00:00

    That screenshot is from OneDrive, but the same behavior exists on the local drive. It has been like that since I installed Win11.

    I can click and drag the divider, but only down to the column size shown in the screenshot. I also tried to change the pixel width of the columns, but the response is erratic and in any case, doesn't reduce the column width beyond what is possible by dragging the divider.

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  2. NT 0 Reputation points
    2026-09-29T06:31:35.57+00:00

    It was a clean install on a new computer. Well, I guess I'm the lucky one to experience this issue. What were my odds, 1:10^9 or so? :). I can live with that.

    Thanks for taking the time to help!

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