In this article, we will explore how to organize photos in Windows 10 using the Microsoft Photos application, focusing on scrolling through dates. Have you ever found yourself with a jumbled mess of photos, seemingly randomized in alphabetical order rather than the date they were taken? Look no further for a solution, as we will guide you through the process of organizing your cherished memories.
Microsoft Photos: An Overview
Microsoft Photos is a versatile image viewer and organizer that comes pre-installed with Windows 10. It not only allows you to view photos in a variety of formats, but also provides tools for editing, sharing, and organizing your image collection.
Finding Your Photos
Before we dive into organizing photos by scrolling through dates, we need to locate them first. By default, photos on Windows 10 are stored in the Pictures library. However, they can be located anywhere on your computer or external storage devices.
Date Scrolling in Microsoft Photos
To start browsing photos based on the date they were taken, launch the Microsoft Photos application and click on the Collections tab on the left-hand side. Upon doing so, you will be presented with a view of photos in chronological order.
The Calendar View
Once you are in the Collections tab, click on a date to bring up photo thumbnails for that day. A calendar will be displayed at the top of the screen for easy date navigation.
Scrolling with Arrows
To browse forward or backward through dates, use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard. You can also click the left and right arrows located at the top of the calendar to navigate month by month.
Utilizing the Collection and Date Filters
Microsoft Photos also provides the ability to filter down to a specific date or date range. To do this, click on the Filter button on the top-right corner of the Collections tab and select the desired date(s) using the date picker.
Additional Organizational Features
Microsoft Photos packs several more organizational features that can aid users in managing their collections. Some of them include:
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Auto-grouping similar items:
PeopleandPlacesby analyzing facial recognition and image metadata, allowing you to quickly access images of your friends, family, and favorite vacation destinations (Figure 1). -
Creating albums: Manually curate a selection of photos, grouping them in a folder for easy access at a later time (Figure 2).
With the tools provided by Microsoft Photos, arranging and navigating through your extensive photo library in Windows 10 is a breeze. Familiarizing yourself with the various features will allow yo to efficiently organize your photos and create
References
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Official Microsoft Support Documentation. (2018). How to View and Organize Photos.
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Schneider, M. (2019). How to use Microsoft Photos People Tags on Windows 10.