How to Change Windows 11 File Explorer Line Spacing? (2 Ways)

Windows 11 has been released for some time and you may have upgraded Windows 10 to Windows 11 to experience its brand new changes. When you open File Explorer, you may find its big change and try some ways to switch back to the classic File Explorer. (Related article: Guide: How to Switch back to Win10 File Explorer on Windows 11)

If you are careful enough, you may also notice the change to Windows 11 File Explorer line spacing. The new system implements something called Compact View that decreases the spacing between items in File Explorer and allows covering more distance with the minimum effort.

In some cases, it is suitable but this can let many users who are looking for the familiarity of Windows 10 frustrating. Fortunately, you can restore File Explorer’s classic space in Windows 11. Well then, how can you perform this task? Proceed to the following part to know more.

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How to Change Spacing in Windows 11 File Explorer

To decrease or increase the space between items in File Explorer, you can try two ways – via the View tab or Folder Option. Now, let’s go to see them one by one.

Restore File Explorer Classic Space in Windows 11 via the View Menu

If you open a folder in Windows Explorer, you can tweak with the view, for example, use a list or detailed view, show small, medium, or large folder, etc. In Windows 11, if you want to access this area, you can click the View menu (denoted by the horizontal lines) at the top of the screen.

Also, you can see the new option called Compact view. To decrease space between items, make sure this option is selected. If you want to increase the Windows 11 File Explorer line spacing, unselect it.

Change Windows 11 File Explorer Line Spacing via Folder Options

There is another way to decrease or increase the space between items in File Explorer and follow the steps below.

1. Launch Windows 11 File Explorer.
2. Click on the ellipsis button at the top of the screen and select Options.
3. In the Folder Options interface, go to the View tab, and un-tick the box of Decrease space between items (compact view).
4. Click Apply and then OK to save the change. Then, the spacing between files will go back to the classic style.

If you want to decrease Windows 11 File Explorer line spacing, make sure the option of Decrease space between items (compact view) is selected.

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Final Words

These are two methods to tweak Windows 11 File Explorer line spacing. If you are running this new operating system on your PC and don’t like the line spacing, try one way. If you have any other suggestions, share them with us by leaving a comment below.