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===Windows Explorer ===
Similar to [[Microsoft Office 2010]] and [[Windows Live Essentials]] the re-designed Windows Explorer will use the [[Ribbon interface]] to enhance discoverability of commands and bring relevant commands to users depending on their file selection. For example, selecting photos in a folder brings up tools to rotate the photos and to start a slide show. The interface was selected to bring forward the most commonly-used commands for easy access.<ref>[http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2011/08/29/improvements-in-windows-explorer.aspx "Improvements in Windows Explorer"], ''Building Windows 8'']</ref>
 
Additionally, Windows Explorer features a redesigned preview pane that takes advantage of widescreen layouts and the "Up" button removed from Windows Explorer in [[Windows Vista]] and [[Windows 7]].<ref name="Improvements in Windows Explorer" />
 
Windows Explorer will have new UI for copying/moving files.<ref>[http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/another-windows-8-tidbit-file-management-to-get-an-overhaul/10421 Another Windows 8 tidbit: File management to get an overhaul]</ref>