Deepin 1.7 REVIEWING FILES ITS FEATURES

Here we will see some features about the long-awaited Deepin Files 1.7 and its improvements in that version. We have waited for the launch of this for several months and although we already knew about some of the improvements, there are some details to note that may have escaped some and that can be very useful.

Dark theme

One of the most requested features when Deepin customization was the dark theme. To set the dark theme to Deepin file, we just have to click on the upper right part of a window as shown here and select "Dark Theme":

So we can establish the dark theme of Deepin file.

Viewing Files & Documents

One of the most unknown features by Deepin users is the viewing of files. To view a file you just have to click on the file, then press the Space key (Space). The files that can be viewed are the following:

Pictures and images:

Viewing a photo.

documents:

You can view documents such as: PDF, Text files, etc. It is not yet compatible with Word, WPS or Libreoffice documents.

Music:

You can listen to your music through the file manager Deepin file

Videos:

We can even see video through Deepin file.

Compressed files:

Deepin file tabs

Deepin files gives the option to open multiple tabs in the same manager. To do so, you must right click and choose the option: «Open in a new tab». This will give us access to open more tabs at the top.

formatting USB

To format a USB memory is very simple, unlike Nautilus, Deepin file comes with this integrated function, from some previous versions. To be able we just have to be right click on the memory. Example:

We can change or establish a name to the USB memory and the type of format.

Formatting process.

Mount Disc Automatically or prevent them from mounting

To make this option we go to Settings:

We are looking to Mount, there will be the option to mount or dismount automatically:

Show hidden files

To show or hide hidden files in Deepin file, we just have to press: CTRL + H

Another way to show hidden files is by going to settings, Windows and tabs. There you will find the option to show hidden files.

Tags Deepin

This option is new in Deepin file, with them we can group data, either by colors or by a name that we assign them. You can have all your files at your fingertips quickly and easily. Example:

Grouping, Orange

Here you can see the grouping by that color.

We can also group files by name and color. Example:

Grouped by name Photos and color Yellow

These are some of the best features of Deepin File 1.7 highlighted. I hope you find one that is your favorite, feel free to tell us which one it is through a comment, we would love to know your opinion about it, what is still missing in Deepin files and what would you like to see in its next version?