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

I have the same issue: I create a new folder and Windows makes the folder and then highlights the location in the address bar. My PC was set to "Select the typed item in the view" for "When typing into list view". I switched to "Automatically type into the Seach Box" and the problem was fixed. However, I immediately switched back to "Select the typed item in the view" and it continues to work, so may not be the issue.

Yes!

The setting was initially "Select the typed item in the view" which is obviously what it should be.. I guess the setting has changed with an update, but the UI isn't reflecting it.

I changed the setting to "Automatically type into the Seach Box", hit Apply, then back to "Select the typed item in the view" and it seems to be fine. Time will tell if it lasts!

In case anyone doesn't know where to find this:

1. In file explorer, to the right of the toolstrip (cut/copy/paste etc) hit the 3 dots
2. select Options
3. select View Tab
4. scroll down to "When typing into list view" (has a yellow folder icon)
5. set it to "Automatically type into the Seach Box"
6. Hit Apply
7. change it back to "Select the typed item in the view"
8. Hit OK/Apply

This fixed the issue for me.

I still see the problem.

There are situations where it's fine. For example, if I set focus to the main Explorer window using the Tab key, it's fine. If I launch Explorer directly to a folder (e.g. explorer C:\Test) it's also fine.

However, if I change folder using the address bar and then select "New > Folder" from the command bar, the problem is still there. In that case, clicking on the main window, or even an item within the main window, does not properly set the focus. It still jumps to the address bar (because focus is really still there).

Using right-click, New > Folder is always fine for me, but at least one person here said that didn't work for them, so YMMV.

Here's a video demonstrating the problem. Test was done with Windows 11 24H2 26100.2894

Brilliant!

Finally, a solution that resolves the new folder naming issue.

Thanks!

Update: The 'Options > View > Type' solution above was temporary. Within 30 minutes, the issue returned.

I have the same issue: I create a new folder and Windows makes the folder and then highlights the location in the address bar. My PC was set to "Select the typed item in the view" for "When typing into list view". I switched to "Automatically type into the Seach Box" and the problem was fixed. However, I immediately switched back to "Select the typed item in the view" and it continues to work, so may not be the issue.

Yes!

The setting was initially "Select the typed item in the view" which is obviously what it should be.. I guess the setting has changed with an update, but the UI isn't reflecting it.

I changed the setting to "Automatically type into the Seach Box", hit Apply, then back to "Select the typed item in the view" and it seems to be fine. Time will tell if it lasts!

In case anyone doesn't know where to find this:

1. In file explorer, to the right of the toolstrip (cut/copy/paste etc) hit the 3 dots
2. select Options
3. select View Tab
4. scroll down to "When typing into list view" (has a yellow folder icon)
5. set it to "Automatically type into the Seach Box"
6. Hit Apply
7. change it back to "Select the typed item in the view"
8. Hit OK/Apply

I get it with right-click as well.

Strange. I can't replicate the issue with right-click New > Folder. Maybe we're doing something different, but I can't imagine what that might be.