Share this article
This article is translated in
Improve this guide
How to add QT TabBar to Windows 11 File Explorer
7 min. read
Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
Share this article
This article is translated in
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
Key notes
Windows 11 made a lot of big changes when it first came out and simplified a lot of the menus to make the system as a whole more approachable and user-friendly. But certain aspects of the OS remain in the past and that is the case for the File Explorer.
The File Explorer is the system’s default file manager that, in the past, has been pretty confusing to use. That is until the release of Windows 11, which made the app much more simple and easier to use.
However, it still forces you to open two separate windows instead of a tab if you want to browse through and this can be a little annoying.
We live in a world where our favorite web browsers like Firefox, Chrome, and Edge, allow you to surf through the internet with multiple tabs open with no need to switch between two separate windows.
Multiple tabs are so ubiquitous that it’s difficult to imagine a browsing app without that capability.Fortunately, there’s a way to add multiple tab functionality onto File Explorer, and that is through downloading QT TabBar. It’s the best way to get multiple tabs working on Windows 11.
What is QT TabBar?
It’s third-party software that integrates itself into File Explorer and enables multiple tabs to be open at the same time.
This may not sound like a big deal since it’s so ubiquitous on a web browser, but when it’s missing, it’s highly noticeable and makes using the app not as intuitive.
It’s unknown if Microsoft plans on including this feature in a future version of Windows 11. It’s certainly possible since Windows 10’s File Explorer had multiple tab functionality.
It’s entirely within Microsoft’s power to add this, but nothing official has been said.
Installing and configuring QT TabBar can be a little tricky. This guide will show you how to download and configure QT TabBar so you can customize the app however you want to suit your needs.Zip file appslike WinRar or 7Zip are needed for QT TabBar.
How do I enable QT TabBar in Windows 11?
1. Downloading QT TabBar
2. Configuring QT TabBar
3. Changing Tool Bar Design
Are there ways to enhance my Windows 11 experience?
There are lots of things you can do tostreamline your Windows 11 experience. There’s a lot of neat tips and tricks that you can do like resizing the taskbar and learning new keyboard shortcuts. My favorite is pressing theWindows Key + Ato bring up Quick Settings.
You should also learn how tofix your Windows 11 computer if it keeps freezingrandomly. Limited system memory is a major factor behind many computer freeze as well as incompatibility with the GPU. Upgrading to Windows 11 may cause this issue if your old driver doesn’t mesh well with the new system.
Speaking of errors,DirectX issues can also appear on Windows 11 computers. DirectX is a library of APIs that are important for Windows computers to display video, audio, and video games.
For the most part, DirectX is updated automatically so there should never be any issues, but there’s always that odd instance where something just doesn’t work.
More about the topics:File Explorer,Windows 11,Windows 11 Software & Apps
Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
User forum
1 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
