We Should Be Able to PRINT a List of Files in a Folder.
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Staten Island, NY Posted: 11/14/2014 1:00:00 AM
Maybe it's me, but I miss the DOS days when you could easily print a list of files in a folder.
Let's say you're the kind of person who likes to put things on paper. There's a certain comfort in seeing something on paper that you can sit back in your comfy chair with to review with a bright red market or highlighter.
Maybe you're just the kind of person who likes to print a list of the files you've put on a CD, DVD, or other backup media. Whatever the reason, the fact is neither Microsoft or Apple has a "File... Print.." option in their file managers. To me, that's a bit odd. Just about every program that has a File... option, has a Print... option, but somehow they don't think anyone would want a list of their files.
As somebody who has had a computer since the 70s, it used to be pretty easy to type a few commands and there was a nice printout sorted by date, file size, or by filename for me to review. When graphic interfaces came along, the ability to quickly print a list of files vanished, to the point where only the most advanced users can still do it.
To me, although there may be a limited number of people who would print file lists, I think it's odd that the option itself isn't offered. I could understand the omission if it was very complicated to develop, but it's something they could easily implement.
Joe Crescenzi, Founder
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