How to name the colors in Folder Marker

How to name the colors in Folder Marker

07.04.2023
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You use the Folder Marker to color-code the folders. You use the right-click menu for 2-click folder colorization and the recently used colors within that menu. But do you know you can modify the “Mark Folder” menu, re-order it, delete unused items, or name the colors in your way? Moreover, this also changes the name of the text tags applied to the folder.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at how to change the ‘Mark Folder’ right-click menu and name the colors in it.

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How to color Word files?

07.04.2023
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When you interact with many documents, it is difficult not to get lost in them. If you have a lot of folders, Folder Marker can mark them for quick identification. But what about you have many Word files that all look the same and want to understand what is inside each file? It is possible to solve this problem by highlighting important documents in color or by image labels. Use FileMarker.NET, a utility that can color word files and, by this, make your desktop organized. 

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How to color-code zipped files?

18.11.2022
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In addition to folders and files, we also use archives in our computer work. They allow you to store information and save space on your hard drive. But there is also a negative side – all archives look the same. And if you make some backups for yourself or store data in this way (this applies to everything – ZIP, RAR, 7z, or any other format) – the system has no idea what is inside the archive and shows a standard icon. As a result, you get a bunch of the same-looking archives in your Backup folder.

But is there a way to organize these archives visually? With FileMarker.NET, you can color-code zipped files or image-code them to show what is inside. 

Below are instructions on how to do this.

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How to make Windows 10 folders landscape-oriented

09.06.2022
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With the release of Windows 11, icons have a new re-drawn style, which is landscape-oriented. But what if you don’t want to update Windows 10 to 11… How to make Windows 10 folders landscape-oriented?  

This method cannot be achieved in the standard Windows settings but can be done using the Folder Marker utility. Folder Marker is software that helps you label your folders with one mouse-click and make them landscape-oriented, even in Windows 10.

So, install Folder Marker if you still do not, and then follow the instructions. If you already have a Folder Marker – go to the instructions.

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How to Restore default icon for a Folder in Windows 10

19.05.2022
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Did you put the theme on your desktop and want to return the icons to the standard look? Or used some incomprehensible icon changer programs and forgot how to restore it? Or corny If you already changed any folder icon, and then changed your mind and want to restore the default icon.

It can be done in different methods: in Properties, in desktop.ini, or with the help of utilities. In this post, we will show you how to restore the default icon for personal folders after changing in Windows 10 in various ways.

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How to Organize Computer Files: Top 9 Electronic File Management Tips

01.05.2022
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What is the point of why electronic file management tips exist? Because there is a common problem when you can’t find and remember the name of a file that you saved a couple of days ago. Something like “54321”, or “huitj”… And you have a question – where can you find it on your computer? 

It’s time to refresh your computer desktop and answer the previous question. There are 9 electronic file tips for you. Save your time and nervous system.

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How to make desktop folders cute

20.04.2022
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Are you bored because of the standard desktop interface? Do you want things to be brighter? Then it is time to customize your desktop and make desktop folders cuter. They will show your personality, suit your work system, and raise your mood. 

One day, Japanese scientists showed a group of students cute pictures and gave them a task that required high concentration. The control group showed a 10% increase in performance after viewing pictures of kittens. So good emotions raise productivity and concentration during work or study time.
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But from where to take these cute folders? You can find and use them in our image-code and color-code software – Folder Marker. There are some ways there:

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Create Folders of Different Colors in Windows

22.03.2022
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Hundreds of the same yellow folders on the computer annoy you? Perhaps yes, it is hard to navigate through because of similarities. You can change the size or form, not the color… But humans are visual creatures. 65% of us process information based on what we see and colors help us to identify things according to the Social Science Research Network.   

Changing the color of a folder may not be possible on Windows, but can be done with Folder Marker, a software that will help to create folders of different colors. So, how to create folders of different colors in windows? 

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