Windows 11 File Explorer - focus jumps to address bar when creating new folder

Anonymous
2023-12-14T17:22:31+00:00

In Windows 11 File Explorer, when I create a new folder instead of moving the typing focus to the folder's name it jumps to the address bar. I.e.:

  1. I click the "new folder" button (or right-click -> new folder)
  2. It creates a new folder called "New Folder"
  3. The cursor moves to the Windows 11 address bar. This sets the new folder's name to "New Folder" and if I type anything it types it into the address bar
  4. I have to click on the "New Folder" folder and go through the standard folder rename process (e.g. press F2 or right-click -> rename).

How do I stop this? I expect that when I create a new folder I can type it's name directly.

Edition Windows 11 Pro

Version 23H2

Installed on ‎2023-‎09-‎06

OS build 22631.2861

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22681.1000.0

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-11T20:38:02+00:00

    Just adding support to this thread. A computer we maintain now has this happening and it was very disappointing to see that the issue has been around since 2023. I will be looking for other opportunities to raise awareness of this issue as well.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-06-03T07:23:22+00:00

    Can you hear Microsoft silence ?

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-05-26T10:14:11+00:00

    Also happens when:

    • I rotate images using the picture tools,
    • double-click a file to open it,
    • and randomly when navigating subfolders.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-31T19:11:36+00:00

    This one's a fresh Windows installation with nothing but Microsoft Windows update drivers.

    Thanks. Excellent. This eliminated a lot of options and put back the ball at microsoft.

    By the way I pay a subscription for microsoft 365. I contacted them this morning to raise their awareness about this thread.

    The MS support for customer is bad, even for paying customers. Waiting time was 1 hour and 30 minutes. 144 persons in line.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-03-31T19:01:15+00:00

    This one's a fresh Windows installation with nothing but Microsoft Windows update drivers.

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