Feature: Replace Shell Names with User-Friendly Names for Easy Access

[lucas-thiebaut]

What feature or improvement do you think would benefit Files?

I have a request to enhance the user experience by replacing the Shell names with user-friendly names for easier access in the address bar. For instance, using "Recycle Bin" instead of "Shell:RecycleBinFolder," "This PC" instead of "Shell:MyComputerFolder," and "Network" instead of "Shell:NetworkPlacesFolder". Another improvement that could be beneficial is to apply the same approach to the folders "Downloads," "Desktop," "Pictures," "Music," "Videos," and "Documents," as well as the OneDrive folder names, but display these names only within the Favorites section.

Requirements

Implement the necessary changes to display the user-friendly names in the address bar.

Files Version

2.5.21.0

Windows Version

22H2 22621.1992

Comments

Shell

Favorites

From the Users folder

[Josh65-2201]

Thanks for the feedback, I've added this to the project board.

[lucas-thiebaut]

This works somewhat like the homepage, where when you are in a folder and you type "Home" in the address bar, you land on the homepage.

[SubjunctiveQuaver]

Seconding this. I prefer the native File Explorer implementation where libraries (?) have a simplified name in the address bar, including OneDrive.