Instead of browsing a thousand locations for files and folders, you can aggregate content from multiple storage locations into a single folder, so you only have one place to look. When you include a file or folder in the libraries folder, it does not physically move or change the storage location of the file or folder, it simply gives you quick access to the content from a unified location. These folders are automatically added to the libraries folder: Camera Roll, Documents, Music, Pictures, Saved Pictures, and Videos. The libraries folder is located at %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Libraries. The new Windows 11 comes with many new features and a new user desktop, including a centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners windows, themes, and colors that will make any Windows look and feel modern. If you’re excited about Windows 11, keep reading our posts on it. To get started with displaying or hiding the libraries folder in File Explorer, follow the steps below.
How to show the Libraries folder on Windows 11
If you previously used the libraries folder in other versions of Windows and you want to bring it back to Windows 11, follow the steps below. Open File Explorer, then click on the ellipse (three dots) on the taskbar menu and select Options as highlighted below. On the Folder Options windows, click the View tab, then under Advanced settings, check the box next to “Show libraries” as highlighted below. Now the Libraries folder should appear on the navigation menu in File Explorer as shown below.
How to hide the Libraries folder on Windows 11
If you change your mind about displaying the Libraries folder in File Explorer, you can simply hide it from view. To do that, reverse the steps above by going to File Explorer, and clicking on the ellipse on the taskbar menu, then selecting Options. On the View tab, under Advanced settings, uncheck the “Show libraries” as shown below. That will hide the Libraries from view in File Explorer.
How to add files or folders to the Libraries on Windows 11
Now that the Libraries folder is enabled, you can add or remove files and folders from the Libraries. To add a file or folder, right-click a folder you want to add to the Libraries and select “Show more options” shown on the context menu. On the more option context menu, click Include in library and select the folder to include or create a new one. That should do it! Conclusion: This post showed you how to show or hide the Libraries folder in File Explorer. If you find any error above or have something to add, please use the comment form below.
