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Suddenly today my folder pane is hidden by default. I have not changed any settings. I can go to View>Layout>Folder pane>Show and it will pop up but it will disappear if I click anywhere but the folder pane. I need to see the folder pane all the time. How can I change this? (And why did it change itself?)
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there isn't a button under the home tab to toggle left pane. Under view, layout, I have only one option which is "show folder pane" It pops up but it doesn't stay. It disappears right away. my folder pane used be permanent but it is gone.
Tim Scott2's excellent solution needs to be better publicized and available to users.
Why does Microsoft INSIST on breaking things that are working just fine?
Then, to top that, they seem completely ignorant regarding a solution!
Problem solved , well done Wanda.
I thought selecting "show" pane would solve it, but it didn't. Did not find this answer anywhere.
** Here's the deal. I finally figured it out. Under the HOME tab, there is a button "Toggle Left Pane" - click on it and the folder pane will stay open.
Hope this helps.
Thank you so much Wanda....this has been driving me mad, since I use my folders all the time!