arrange types in same folder

[mnkypprs]

how do i arrange files by type in the same folder? could do it in XP, but i cant seem to figure out how in 7

thanks   

[Allan]

Don't understand - just sort on "type". Of course you need to make sure "hide extensions for known file types" isn't checked.

[mnkypprs]

well then i must be really missing something. i see no 'sort' option   

[Allan]

Just click on "type" at the top of that column. It's exactly the same as every other version of Windows. Or right-click and choose "sort by..."

[mnkypprs]

well that answer led me to look again. you can only do that if the folder is set to 'details'. i had it on medium icons, and that option is not available.

thanks for the lead. can sort now.

 

[Allan]

Sorry - I always use "details" and never thought you'd be doing otherwise

[BC_Programmer]

In other views, you can right click a blank area of the folder and select sort by->Item type.